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At a Glance
- Gender
- Girl
- Pronunciation
- MAH-kee
Maki is a girl's name pronounced MAH-kee (IPA /ˈmɑːki/). You may see it described online as meaning 'resembling' or 'likeness' in Amharic, but that claim doesn't hold up — neither Wiktionary nor Wikipedia confirm it, and the only related entry we found concerns an unrelated lemur-related loanword. Maki is grouped among worldly-style names.
Meaning & Origin of Maki
A common claim: Said to mean 'resembling' or 'likeness' in Amharic Actually: There's no reliable evidence for this Amharic meaning — the only related entry found is an unrelated word for a lemur.
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Maki
MAH-keeIPA /ˈmɑːki/
Popularity of Maki
According to Social Security data spanning 1970 to 2024, Maki peaked at rank #2825 in 2004, when 37 babies were given the name, and has since fallen to rank #10495 in 2024, with just 7 babies recorded that year.
Names Like Maki
These names share Maki’s style, era or origin.
FAQ
What does the name Maki mean?
Said to mean ‘resembling’ or ‘likeness’ in Amharic There’s no reliable evidence for this Amharic meaning — the only related entry found is an unrelated word for a lemur.
How do you pronounce Maki?
Maki is pronounced MAH-kee (IPA: /ˈmɑːki/).
Is Maki a popular name right now?
Maki peaked at #2825 in 2004 and is ranked #10495 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1970–2024.)
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