Makay is of Scottish origin, derived from the Gaelic 'MacAoidh', which means 'son of Aodh'. Aodh himself was a fire god in Irish mythology. The name has gained popularity in recent years as an independent given name for both boys and girls, rather than being strictly tied to its traditional meaning as a masculine patronymic.
"Makay experienced a notable spike in popularity between 2009 and 2014 with double-digit birth counts, peaking at 6 births each year."