Machai
Every Machai since 2000 — 327 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Machai
Machai is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #6,667 in 2025 with 13 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 2000, 327 American babies have been named Machai. Its peak came in 2012, when 26 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Machai stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Machai year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 13 | #6,667 |
| 2024 | — | — |
| 2023 | 8 | #9,436 |
| 2022 | 5 | #13,588 |
| 2021 | 11 | #7,411 |
| 2020 | 12 | #6,874 |
| 2019 | 17 | #5,474 |
| 2018 | 15 | #5,942 |
| 2017 | 9 | #8,571 |
| 2016 | 13 | #6,574 |
| 2015 | 9 | #8,452 |
| 2014 | 13 | #6,501 |
| 2013 | 18 | #5,098 |
| 2012 | 26 | #3,965 |
| 2011 | 22 | #4,448 |
| 2010 | 18 | #5,163 |
| 2009 | 17 | #5,462 |
| 2008 | 20 | #4,836 |
| 2007 | 13 | #6,489 |
| 2006 | 11 | #7,245 |
| 2005 | 15 | #5,468 |
| 2004 | 14 | #5,682 |
| 2003 | 7 | #9,259 |
| 2002 | 11 | #6,364 |
| 2001 | 5 | #11,653 |
| 2000 | 5 | #11,493 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Machai in 2025?
Machai ranked #6,667 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 13 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Machai?
327 babies have been named Machai in the United States since 2000, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Machai most popular?
Machai peaked in 2012, when 26 newborns received the name.
Is Machai a boy or girl name?
Machai is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Machai rising or falling?
Machai is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.