NAME PROFILE
Phong
A variant of the Hebrew name Micah, meaning 'who is like God?'; individuals with this name are often perceived as visionary leaders with a gentle soul and a natural curiosity about the world around them.
Key Stats
| Total births | 1,016 |
| Gender | Male (32% / 68%) |
| Peak year | 1984 |
| Peak generation | Millennial |
| First recorded | 1980 |
| Most recent | 2019 |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Origin | Hebrew, African-American |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
CA — 59%TX — 22%MN — 12%WI — 3%LA — 3%
Notable People
Makhai Mitchell (College Basketball Player for Arkansas Razorbacks) · Makhel Mitchell (Professional Basketball Player) · Makhai Mason (Professional Basketball Player for various European leagues) · Makhai 'Maki' Nelson (Contemporary Musical Artist) · Makhai Moore (Emerging Track and Field Athlete)
Nicknames & Diminutives
KaiKhaiMaki
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