Gift of God
Makaio is the Hawaiian form of the biblical name Matthew. It shares the same etymological roots as the Greek name Matthaios, ultimately derived from the Hebrew name Mattityahu.
Less common today
Makaio isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #1,469 in 2024.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
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