Makalo Boy
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: mah-KAH-loh //məˈkɑːloʊ//
Origin: Hawaiian; African
Meaning: Hawaiian: 'the gift'; African: 'to be strong'
Historical & Cultural Background
In Hawaiian culture, names often carry significant meanings and are linked to nature and spirituality. The name Makalo reflects the tradition of naming children after positive attributes.
In some African cultures, names like Makalo signify strength and resilience, embodying the values of the community. Both origins emphasize the importance of identity and heritage.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Makalo was first seen in the United States in 2018.
Makalo has ranked as high as #25687 nationally, which occurred in 2018, and has been most popular in .
In the past 5 years the name Makalo has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Makalo is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Makalo was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Makalo.
| Year | Total Births | Boy |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 5 | 5 |
| 2020 | 5 | 5 |
| 2018 | 5 | 5 |
Top States for Makalo
We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.
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