NAME PROFILE
Makani
Formal definition: Derived from the Arabic term for 'the clear, well-trodden path to water' or 'divine law.' Personality: This name embodies a person of profound principle and clarity, someone who acts as a source of guidance and refreshment to those around them.
Key Stats
| Total births | 516 |
| Gender | Male (10% / 90%) |
| Peak year | 2005 |
| Peak generation | Gen Z |
| First recorded | 2000 |
| Most recent | 2023 |
| Syllables | 3 |
| Origin | Arabic, African-American |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
CA — 44%HI — 44%FL — 11%AK — 0%RI — 0%
Notable People
Sharia Bryant (Businesswoman and entrepreneur) · Sharia J. (Author of 'The Heart of a Woman') · Sharia (R&B musical artist) · Sharia Washington (Collegiate basketball player) · Sharia (Professional fashion stylist and creative director)
Nicknames & Diminutives
ShariRia
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