Makaia
Every Makaia since 1997 — 394 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Makaia
Makaia is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #6,466 in 2025 with 18 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1997, 394 American babies have been named Makaia. Its peak came in 2024, when 33 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Makaia stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Makaia year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 18 | #6,466 |
| 2024 | 33 | #4,348 |
| 2023 | 26 | #5,075 |
| 2022 | 14 | #7,895 |
| 2021 | 13 | #8,309 |
| 2020 | 12 | #8,743 |
| 2019 | 10 | #10,197 |
| 2018 | 11 | #9,570 |
| 2017 | 9 | #11,268 |
| 2016 | 5 | #17,862 |
| 2015 | 15 | #7,854 |
| 2014 | 11 | #9,925 |
| 2013 | — | — |
| 2012 | 13 | #8,943 |
| 2011 | 12 | #9,513 |
| 2010 | 13 | #9,038 |
| 2009 | 13 | #9,197 |
| 2008 | 16 | #7,970 |
| 2007 | 20 | #6,719 |
| 2006 | 18 | #7,039 |
| 2005 | 18 | #6,717 |
| 2004 | 17 | #6,984 |
| 2003 | 15 | #7,445 |
| 2002 | 18 | #6,297 |
| 2001 | 15 | #7,187 |
| 2000 | 9 | #10,411 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Makaia in 2025?
Makaia ranked #6,466 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 18 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Makaia?
394 babies have been named Makaia in the United States since 1997, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Makaia most popular?
Makaia peaked in 2024, when 33 newborns received the name.
Is Makaia a boy or girl name?
Makaia is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Makaia rising or falling?
Makaia is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.