Baby Names Gender-Neutral Names Meaning of the Name Makani Updated February 15, 2026 by Jennifer M. Makani Gender: Neutral Origin: Hawaiian Meaning: The Wind ♥ Add to my Namelist What is the meaning of the name Makani? The name Makani is primarily a gender-neutral name of Hawaiian origin that means The Wind. People who like the name Makani also like: Aiden, Keoni, Liam, Kale, Akamu, Palani, Elijah, Leilani, Malana, Kalea, Maleah, Kailani, Miliani, Keona Names like Makani: Migina, Muhsin, Muskan, Maxime, Meghana, Meaghan, Maksim, Mikino, Masami, Magena, Makenna, Maxine, Macsen, Makamae, Maisyn, Michigan, Masumi, Makimi, Maxima, Muhsina, Maegan, Mazikeen, Makana, Magni, Magnum, Makanui, Massimo, Meagan, Magana, Megan Stats for the Name Makani Makani is currently not in the top 100 on the Baby Names Popularity Charts Makani is currently not ranked in U.S. births