Baby Names Gender-Neutral Names Meaning of the Name Makani Updated January 20, 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: Palani, Liam, Keoni, Akamu, Kale, Aiden, Elijah, Miliani, Kalea, Leilani, Keona, Malana, Kailani, Maleah Names like Makani: McKenna, Makimi, Magana, Meghan, Makanui, Mignon, Maxim, Mazin, Magnum, Megumi, Mason, Muhsina, Meoquanee, Muskan, Meghana, Massimo, Muhsin, Maisyn, Maxime, Messina, Magan, Makana, Macsen, Magena, Megan, Mojgan, Maxon, Meagan, Makenna, Mizan 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