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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Brave, bold
- Origin
- Hawaiian
- Gender
- Primarily used for boys
- Pronunciation
- mah-KOH-ə
Makoa is a Hawaiian name with a clear meaning: brave, bold. If you're researching it for a child, you're choosing a name that carries that meaning directly, without needing extra explanation.
Meaning & Origin of Makoa
Meaning: Brave, bold.
Origin: Hawaiian.
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Makoa
mah-KOH-əIPA /məˈkoʊ.ə/
Popularity of Makoa
Makoa has stayed rare in Social Security data going back to 1992, reaching its highest point yet in 2024 at rank #1117, with 191 babies given the name that year.
Names Like Makoa
These names have followed a similar path to Makoa in U.S. popularity over the years.
FAQ
What does the name Makoa mean?
Brave, bold. (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Makoa?
Makoa is pronounced mah-KOH-ə (IPA: /məˈkoʊ.ə/).
Is Makoa a popular name right now?
Makoa is at its highest recorded popularity right now, ranked #1117 in 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1992–2024.)
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