The first child or one-eyed
In Hawaiian, the name is typically derived from 'maka' meaning eye or face, and 'kahi' meaning one or first. It is traditionally used to denote the first-born child or, in some historical contexts, a person with a single eye. It remains a rare and culturally specific choice outside of the islands.
About 5 boys were named Makahi in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
