Makoa

At a Glance: Name: Makoa – Meaning: brave, bold – Origin: Hawaiian – Gender: primarily used for boys – Pronunciation: mah-KOH-ə

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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

Phonetic: mah-KOH-ə   IPA: /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.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1992–2024.

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FAQ

What does the name Makoa mean?

Brave, bold. (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Makoa)

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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