Makoa Boy
Origin(s)
Pronunciationmah-KOH-ah / /məˈkoʊ.ə/Hawaiian
Meaning
Hawaiian: brave; bold
Historical & Cultural Background
In Hawaiian culture, the name Makoa is associated with strength and bravery, reflecting the values of the indigenous people. It is often given to boys to inspire courage and resilience.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Makoa was first seen in the United States in 1992. Makoa has ranked as high as #1169 nationally, which occurred in 2024, and has been most popular in Hawaii, California, Washington, Texas, and Florida. In the past 5 years the name Makoa has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Makoa (2024)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 30 | |
| HI | 15 | |
| TX | 12 | |
| WA | 12 | |
| FL | 11 | |
| OR | 8 | |
| VA | 8 | |
| NV | 7 | |
| NY | 6 | |
| TN | 6 | |
| IN | 6 | |
| MI | 6 | |
| NC | 6 | |
| AZ | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1992 | 8 |
| 1993 | 5 |
| 1994 | 6 |
| 1995 | 7 |
| 1996 | 9 |
| 1997 | 9 |
| 1998 | 13 |
| 1999 | 17 |
| 2000 | 14 |
| 2001 | 20 |
| 2002 | 25 |
| 2003 | 18 |
| 2004 | 19 |
| 2005 | 25 |
| 2006 | 25 |
| 2007 | 41 |
| 2008 | 35 |
| 2009 | 41 |
| 2010 | 27 |
| 2011 | 24 |
| 2012 | 30 |
| 2013 | 26 |
| 2014 | 32 |
| 2015 | 38 |
| 2016 | 37 |
| 2017 | 42 |
| 2018 | 38 |
| 2019 | 48 |
| 2020 | 67 |
| 2021 | 82 |
| 2022 | 142 |
| 2023 | 127 |
| 2024 | 191 |