Of Mars or warlike
Markai is a modern variation of the name Marcus or Mark, which is derived from the Roman name Martius. It ultimately traces back to Mars, the Roman god of war. While it retains these ancient roots, the 'ai' suffix gives it a contemporary, rhythmic sound popular in modern American naming trends.
Less common today
Markai isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #6,679 in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990βpresent (SSA data).