Declining since 2011, #5,399 for boys today.
Popularity of Mahki since 1996
Babies named Mahki per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 25 |
| 2000s | 347 |
| 2010s | 506 |
| 2020s | 152 |
Meaning & origin
Mahki is a modern American name that first entered U.S. birth records in 1996, reflecting the late-20th-century trend of creative respellings and distinctive-sounding coinages. Its usage peaked in 2012, when it ranked highest, but it has since declined, and since 2011 its trajectory has been falling. In 2025 the name's rank fell to 5,399, with an estimated 1 in 100,475 boys given the name. While its origins are unclear, Mahki likely draws from stylish elements like the 'Mah-' sound (seen in names such as Malachi and Maverick) combined with the popular '-ki' ending. Top states have not been recorded, indicating wide but very sparse distribution. The name remains a rare choice, favored by parents seeking a distinctive yet familiar-sounding option.
The name Mahki first appeared in U.S. records in 1996, suggesting it is a modern coinage. It may be a respelling of Makai (a Hawaiian name meaning 'toward the sea' or a variant of Micah) or an invented name combining a fashionable sound with a common suffix. No clear or ancient etymology is established.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Mahk
Sibling names for Mahki
Names that share Mahki's style, for a brother or sister.
