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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Makoa — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Mako|Makoah
PolynesianBoy↑↑ Surging

Makoa

mah-KOH-ah · 3 syllables

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#1117
↑↑ Surging
#1117
in the US · 2024
Popularity score: 29
Peak rank
#1117 in 2024
5yr change
+318 ranks
Birth frequency
5.3 per 100,000 births
Sex split
100% boy · 0% girl

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202024

Rank #1117 · Rising since 2020

How Popular Is This Name?

Bars show the range of popularity for each group. The dot shows where this name sits. Further right = more popular.

All US boy names
Top 200 boy names
Polynesian boy names
Makoa

Popularity score: 29  ·  SSA Rank: #1117

Rare  ·  Distinctive  ·  Familiar  ·  Common  ·  Very Common

Popularity score: 0 = least popular, 100 = most popular. Based on SSA rank.

Namesake Score
94
Higher than 94% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
↑↑ Surging
+318 ranks
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
80
2 per 10,000 births
Won't be common in class
Name DNA
HawaiianPolynesianNatureWarriorModernRising3-syllableBoldMasculineStrong meaning
Character
strong warriorocean spiritfearless courageprotective naturesteady determination
STRONG
High confidence

Makoa is a Polynesian boy name with upward momentum in SSA rankings. It ranked #1117 in the US in 2024.

Trend:↑↑ Surging · +318 ranks
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:#1117 · rare
Makoa at a Glance
Meaning:From Hawaiian meaning 'warrior' or 'strong', reflecting traditional island warrior culture and values of courage and strength
Language root:Hawaiian
Peak rank:#1117 in 2024
5yr change:+318 ranks
Sex usage:100% boy · 0% girl
Notable bearers

No notable bearers on record.

Similar Sound
Koa◈Makai◈MoanaKaleoKai◈
Similar Style
Koa◈LeilaniKeoni◈NalaniKaiden◈
Works Well With
Sibling names that pair naturally with Makoa
Kai◈LeilaniKoa◈NalaniMakai◈Alani◈Kalani◈
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Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Makoa illustration
Name Intelligence
Makoa · Overview
Summary

Makoa is a Polynesian boy name with upward momentum in SSA rankings. It ranked #1117 in the US in 2024.

Search interest: 0/100 → Stable

Strengths
Strong fundamentals
Makoa scores 94/100 on the Namesake scale — meaning, origin, and trend all contribute positively.
Surging fast
Rank has moved 318 positions in the last year. Exceptional momentum.
Nature · Modern character
Makoa carries a bold, grounded quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Rising very fast
Makoa is surging. If the trend continues, it may become significantly more common within 2-3 years.
Domain taken
makoa.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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