How Many People Are Named Maki?

Complete statistics for the name Maki: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Maki
Rare
Japanese

Maki means 'blossom' in Japanese, making it both rare and beautiful. Only 710 people in the US today share this name, which is just 1 in 464,555 Americans, truly setting it apart. The majority, 84%, are under 30, showing it's a name for the younger generation.

~8,791
Living in US
1 in 37,703
Americans
2005
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Blossom
🌐
Origin
Japanese
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 7
Personality Traits
Gentle Innovative Sensitive
7
Life Path Number

People with the life path number 7 are often deep thinkers and seekers of knowledge.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

84,703
Worldwide Bearers
#11,795
Global Rank
🇯🇵 Japan
47,870
🇿🇦 South Africa
6,950
🇮🇳 India
5,753
🇮🇷 Iran
4,016
🇨🇩 DR Congo
3,835
🇸🇩 Sudan
3,371
🇮🇩 Indonesia
1,682
🇺🇸 United States
1,270
🇹🇩 Chad
1,236
🇵🇬 Papua New Guinea
1,123

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
504 (71%)
♀ Female
206 (29%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 20
609
Would be under 30 (84%)
112
Would be 30–60 (16%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 721 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: 2005

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
84
Classic Feel
23
Modern Appeal
97
International
99

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Maki Through the Generations

Maki has seen its peak popularity in 2005 with 45 births, but since then, it's been on a steady decline. Today, there are 710 people named Maki living in the United States, with most of them being under 30 years old. This age distribution indicates that Maki is a relatively new name, embraced by parents in recent decades. As of now, the average age of someone named Maki is 20, suggesting that the name is still gaining traction among younger parents.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Florida 10
California 5
Pennsylvania 5

⭐ Famous People Named Maki

Maki is a very common feminine Japanese given name which can also be used as a surname.…

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✨ Similar Names to Maki

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Maki's Japanese roots

📄 About the Name Maki

How Many People Have the Name Maki?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 8,791 people in the United States currently share the name Maki. That works out to roughly 1 in every 37,703 Americans, placing it in the Rare category.

Is Maki a Common or Rare Name?

Maki is classified as 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 Maki Mean?

Maki means "blossom" and comes from Japanese origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 7.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Maki in SSA data, approximately 71% are male and 29% are female.

When Was Maki Most Popular?

The name Maki reached peak popularity in 2005, with 45 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 Maki?

Approximately 8,791 people named Maki live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 8,791. That works out to roughly 1 in 37,703 Americans.

Is Maki a rare name?

Maki is classified as Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 37,703 Americans has this name.

What does the name Maki mean?

Maki means "blossom" and comes from Japanese origins.

Is Maki more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 71% of people named Maki are male and 29% are female.

When was Maki most popular?

Maki peaked in 2005 with 45 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.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US8,791
All-Time Births8,791
1 in X1 in 37,703
RarityRare
GenderMale
Avg Age20
Peak Year2005
World Rank#11,795
Male %71%
Female %29%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.