Maki
Meaning of Maki
Maki rolls off the tongue like a breezy spring day—soft yet unforgettable. Of Japanese origin, it can carry meanings as uplifting as “true hope” (真希) or as vibrant as “green tree” (真樹), giving your child a name rich in imagery and promise. Perfectly unisex, it works just as beautifully for a daughter as for a son, blending modern appeal with timeless elegance. In the U.S., Maki has quietly carved out its niche—hovering around the 900th spot in the Social Security Administration’s rankings with just a handful of little Makis born each year—so it strikes that sweet balance between distinctive charm and everyday ease. If you’re drawn to names that feel both worldly and approachable, Maki is a bright, spirited choice that invites curiosity and growth from day one.
Pronunciation
Japanese
- Pronunced as MAH-kee (/maˈki/)
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Notable People Named Maki
| Maki Goto is a Japanese singer and former actress who rose to fame with Morning Musume before launching a successful solo career. |
| Maki Horikita is a Japanese former actress known for her roles in Nobuta wo Produce, Hanazakari no Kimitachi e and Doctor Ume. |
| Maki Ohguro is a Japanese pop singer and songwriter from Sapporo, Hokkaido. |
| Maki Asakawa was a Japanese jazz and blues singer, lyricist and composer known as the Queen of the Underground. |
| Maki Yasuomi was a Japanese samurai and Shinto priest who served the Arima clan during the late Edo period. |
| Maki Ueda is a Japanese artist based in Okinawa and Tokyo. |
| Maki Yūkō - Maki Yuko, also known as Maki Aritsune, was a Japanese mountain climber born in Sendai. |
| Maki Murakami is a Japanese manga artist best known for creating the boys love series Gravitation. |
| Maki Sasaki is a Japanese illustrator, picture book author, and manga artist known for his surreal, unconventional comics. |
| Maki Nomiya is a Japanese singer known as the Queen of Shibuya-kei and former lead vocalist of Pizzicato Five. |
| Maki Mori is a Japanese freelance announcer represented by Ten Carat who previously worked for Nippon TV. |
| Maki Haneta is a former Japanese footballer who played for Japan's national team. |
| Maki Ito is a Japanese para table tennis player who won bronze at the 2020 Tokyo Paralympics. |
| Maki Meguro is a Japanese actress known for starring in To Walk Beside You and her supporting role in Magic Utopia. |
