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UK boy's name

Makhi

A feminine name of Indian origin meaning "fly".

For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2010. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.

Makhi is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Makhi popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2010 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3865, with 4 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2006, with 4 births.

This profile covers 11 England and Wales registrations across 3 recorded years from 2006 to 2010. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.

The latest count is about 100% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.

We estimate that about 11 living people in the UK are called Makhi. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2011 or 2026.

Key insights

  • Makhi ranked #3865 for boys in England and Wales in 2010, with 4 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2006, when 4 boys were registered as Makhi.
  • About 11 living people in the UK are estimated to have Makhi as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#3865

2010

Births in 2010

4

Latest year

Peak year

2006

4 births

Estimated living

11

2026

Meaning

What does Makhi mean?

The name Makhi is believed to have its origins in the Arabic language, originating from the Middle Eastern region. Historically, it is derived from the Arabic word "makha," which means "to walk" or "to tread." This linguistic connection suggests that the name may have initially been associated with concepts of movement, journey, or travel.

In the context of ancient Arabic culture, names often held significant symbolic meaning and were carefully chosen to reflect desired qualities or aspirations for the child. The name Makhi may have been bestowed upon individuals with the hope that they would embark on meaningful journeys, both literal and metaphorical, throughout their lives.

While there are no definitive records of the name appearing in ancient texts or religious scriptures, some historical references can be found in various literary works and chronicles from the Middle Ages. One notable example is Makhi ibn al-Khalil, a renowned Arab mathematician and astronomer who lived in the 9th century CE. His contributions to the fields of algebra and trigonometry were instrumental in advancing scientific knowledge during the Islamic Golden Age.

Another prominent figure bearing the name Makhi was Makhi al-Ahwazi, a 10th-century Persian philosopher and logician. His works, which included commentaries on Aristotelian logic and metaphysics, were highly influential in the intellectual circles of his time.

In the realm of literature, Makhi al-Baghdadi was a celebrated Arabic poet who lived in the 11th century. His poetic works, which often explored themes of love, spirituality, and the human condition, have been widely studied and appreciated throughout the centuries.

Moving forward in history, Makhi al-Ghazzali was a 12th-century Sufi mystic and scholar from Persia. His teachings on Islamic philosophy and spirituality had a profound impact on the development of Sufism and continue to be revered by many Muslims today.

Another notable figure was Makhi al-Arabi, a 13th-century Andalusian poet and philosopher from Spain. His works, which combined elements of Arabic, Hebrew, and Spanish cultures, reflected the rich diversity of the Iberian Peninsula during that era.

These are just a few examples of individuals who have borne the name Makhi throughout history, each contributing to various fields and leaving their mark on the cultural and intellectual landscapes of their respective eras.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Popularity

Makhi over time

The chart below shows babies named Makhi registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2006 to 2010. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.

For Makhi, the clearest high point is 2006. The latest England and Wales figure is 4 births in 2010, compared with 4 at the peak.

Babies born per year

Makhi
01234200620082010

Decades

Makhi by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Makhi was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.

Decade Average rank Total births Years covered
2010s #3865 4 1
2000s #3909 7 2

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FAQ

Makhi: questions and answers

How popular is the name Makhi in the UK right now?

In 2010, Makhi was ranked #3865 for boys in England and Wales, with 4 births registered.

When was Makhi most popular?

The peak year on record was 2006, with 4 babies registered as Makhi in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Makhi?

A feminine name of Indian origin meaning "fly".

How many people are called Makhi in the UK?

A total of 11 babies have been registered as Makhi across the 3 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.

Which records is this page based on?

The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.