The name Maki is of Japanese origin, meaning 'true' or 'sincere'. It's often used as both a given name and a family name in Japan. In the west, it gained popularity after being adopted by several notable individuals, such as Japanese-American actress Maki Ishikawa.
The name Maki experienced significant fluctuations in popularity over the years, with a notable spike in 2004 (37 births) and another peak in 2010 (36 births). However, it has been steadily declining since then, with only 5 births recorded in both 2022 and 2023. Overall, there were 503 babies named Maki from 1995 to 2023.