How Many People Are Named Machai?
Complete statistics for the name Machai: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Machai is a very rare male name, with only 310 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 1,065,247 Americans. Almost all of them are under 30, which makes it a truly modern choice.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 8 symbolizes power, authority, and success.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 14All 313 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 2012Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Machai Through the Generations
Machai saw its peak popularity in 2012 with 26 births, but since then, the name has been declining. With an average age of 14, it's clear that Machai is a name chosen by younger parents, and most of those named Machai are still under 30. The name's world ranking at 413,955 shows it's not just uncommon in the US but also globally, with the majority of Machais found outside the United States in places like Zambia.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Machai's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Machai
How Many People Have the Name Machai?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 310 people in the United States currently share the name Machai. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,065,247 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Machai a Common or Rare Name?
Machai is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Machai Mean?
Machai means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 8.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Machai in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.
When Was Machai Most Popular?
The name Machai reached peak popularity in 2012, with 26 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Machai?
Approximately 310 people named Machai live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 313. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,065,247 Americans.
Is Machai a rare name?
Machai is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,065,247 Americans has this name.
What does the name Machai mean?
Machai means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Machai more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Machai are male and 0% are female.
When was Machai most popular?
Machai peaked in 2012 with 26 births that year. Current trend: Declining.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.