The name Makaira is of Hawaiian origin, meaning 'sea creature'. It's a unique and distinctive choice for a child, offering a beautiful connection to the ocean and the natural world.
The name Makaira appears to have had a gap in popularity between 2006 and 2022, with no recorded births during that period. It then regained some traction in recent years, seeing six births each in both 2022 and 2023. Overall, there have been a total of seventeen babies named Makaira since 2006.