まき

Maki

girlJapanese

Maki is a girl name of Japanese origin, meaning “True hope; true chronicle”.

MeaningTrue hope; true chronicle
GenderGirl
OriginJapanese
Written asまき
PronunciationMAH-kee
TraditionModern & Classic
Used inJapan

Meaning and origin of Maki

Maki is a Japanese name, mostly for girls, written with many kanji combinations. Popular forms include 真希 ('true' plus 'hope'), 真紀 ('true' plus 'chronicle') and 麻紀 ('hemp' plus 'chronicle'). It was very common for girls born in the 1970s and 1980s. Maki is also a Japanese surname and the word for a style of sushi roll, which is written differently.

Is Maki a religious name?

Maki has no particular religious background; its meaning comes from the chosen characters.

How popular is Maki?

Familiar in Japan, especially among women born in the late twentieth century.

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Spellings and variants of Maki

Makiko

Names similar to Maki

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Maki mean?

Maki means 'True hope; true chronicle'. It is of Japanese origin.

Does Maki have a religious meaning?

Maki has no particular religious background; its meaning comes from the chosen characters.

How do you pronounce Maki?

Maki is pronounced MAH-kee.

Is Maki a boy or girl name?

Maki is usually a girl name.

Updated October 2026. Spotted a mistake? Tell us.