Makaia

Makaia Meaning & Origin

About Makaia
The name Makaia is of Hawaiian origin and is typically used as a feminine name. It is derived from the Hawaiian word "makai" which means "toward the sea" or "from the sea." As a name, Makaia can be interpreted to represent someone who is connected to the ocean or has a strong affinity for the sea. It may also symbolize qualities such as strength, tranquility, and adaptability, often associated with the vastness and power of the ocean.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Makaia are female.

Makaia Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 7.69% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
MK
🗽 NYSIIS
MNA
🔊 Soundex
M020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
M AH0 K EY1 AH0
🌐 IPA
/makaia*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('MK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
M200

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Makaia in Braille

Here's how to represent Makaia in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Makaia in braille

How to Spell the Name Makaia in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Makaia using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Makaia in sign language

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