Makhi
Boy name · #1789 in 2025 · Uniqueness 80/100
Makhi ranks #1789 among American boys' names as of 2025, with 90 newborns given the name that year. A decade ago it stood at #1035, so the name has been falling over the past ten years. Roughly one in every 20,000 boys born in 2025 was named Makhi.
Babies named Makhi per year, 1880–2025. Source: SSA.
The 29-year story
Makhi first appears in the Social Security records in 1996, when 7 boys received the name. Its peak came in 2012, when 243 boys were named Makhi — good for #868 that year. Today's parents encounter it on its way down the popularity curve, which for many parents is exactly the appeal. Following the curve matters more than today's snapshot: a name's position on its rise-peak-decline arc is the best predictor of how common it will feel in a kindergarten class five years from now.
Unlock the 5-year forecast and compare Makhi against up to 5 other names.
Uniqueness: will there be another Makhi in class?
Makhi scores 80 out of 100 on our uniqueness scale, which blends current rarity with five-year momentum — putting it in the "rare" band. A high score means genuine rarity — your Makhi will likely be the only one in the room, with the occasional spelling-out as the price.
Where Makhi is most common
Geography matters for names, and Makhi is no exception. In 2025 the states with the most Makhis were FL (8), LA (7), AL (6), GA (6), IL (6). Raw counts naturally favor populous states, but the spread still hints at where the name is part of the local naming culture.
Names like Makhi
Statistically, parents drawn to Makhi tend to be choosing among names with similar popularity arcs, era profiles, and sounds — the closest matches in our model are Mekhi, Jakhi, Malakhi, Maxim, and Malaki.
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Rank history (last 25 years)
| Year | Babies named Makhi | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 90 | #1778 |
| 2024 | 79 | #1970 |
| 2023 | 109 | #1591 |
| 2022 | 113 | #1566 |
| 2021 | 118 | #1503 |
| 2020 | 139 | #1297 |
| 2019 | 154 | #1231 |
| 2018 | 175 | #1113 |
| 2017 | 191 | #1049 |
| 2016 | 177 | #1105 |
| 2015 | 195 | #1035 |
| 2014 | 222 | #951 |
| 2013 | 219 | #931 |
| 2012 | 243 | #868 |
| 2011 | 237 | #881 |
| 2010 | 206 | #961 |
| 2009 | 212 | #950 |
| 2008 | 209 | #960 |
| 2007 | 182 | #1031 |
| 2006 | 163 | #1081 |
| 2005 | 190 | #925 |
| 2004 | 145 | #1090 |
| 2003 | 114 | #1262 |
| 2002 | 75 | #1609 |
| 2001 | 63 | #1777 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Makhi a popular boy name?
Makhi ranked #1789 among boys in 2025 with 90 babies given the name — outside the top 500, making it an uncommon pick. Ten years earlier it ranked #1035.
When was the name Makhi most popular?
Makhi peaked in 2012, when 243 American boys received the name (ranked #868 that year). Since 2012 the name has declined from that high.
How rare is the name Makhi?
In 2025, roughly 1 in 20,000 newborn American boys was named Makhi. It scores 80/100 on our uniqueness scale (rarity blended with momentum), which we classify as "rare".
Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration name statistics, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect Social Security card applications; names with fewer than 5 occurrences in a state-year are suppressed by the SSA.