Makoa means brave or fearless — from the Hawaiian. The name carries the most direct Hawaiian expression of courage and fearlessness. Three syllables of Hawaiian-brave, the most direct courage, and Polynesian-fearless heritage.
Makoa means brave from Hawaiian — the most direct fearlessness.
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First recorded
Earliest known use: Hawaiian tradition.
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Today
Makoa remains a beloved choice, ranking #2270 in the US. 1,288 babies have been named Makoa since 1992.
◈ Sources: Behind the Name, SSA data
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How popular is Makoa?
2024peak year
The name Makoa reached its peak in 2024, with 191 registrations (ranked #1117). It first surfaced in U.S. records in 1992, roughly 32 years before its peak. Since the peak, the name has eased to well outside the top 1,000 (around #2270) today, averaging about 81 new babies per year. Makoa has been trending upward in recent years. Across all years on record, approximately 1,288 American babies have carried this name.
Year-by-year registrations1880–2024 · U.S. Social Security data
Makoa's Life Path 1 is the leader's number — brave leadership. People named Makoa tend to be flowing, fearless, and gifted at being the Hawaiian most directly brave.
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