Makaiya
Every Makaiya since 1999 — 525 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Makaiya
Makaiya is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #12,684 in 2025 with 7 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1999, 525 American babies have been named Makaiya. Its peak came in 2007, when 44 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
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 Makaiya stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Makaiya year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 7 | #12,684 |
| 2024 | 14 | #7,825 |
| 2023 | 11 | #9,377 |
| 2022 | 13 | #8,337 |
| 2021 | 15 | #7,513 |
| 2020 | 14 | #7,810 |
| 2019 | 6 | #14,910 |
| 2018 | 16 | #7,292 |
| 2017 | 20 | #6,204 |
| 2016 | 8 | #12,455 |
| 2015 | 10 | #10,597 |
| 2014 | 20 | #6,344 |
| 2013 | 17 | #7,259 |
| 2012 | 19 | #6,773 |
| 2011 | 23 | #5,869 |
| 2010 | 25 | #5,532 |
| 2009 | 26 | #5,482 |
| 2008 | 28 | #5,226 |
| 2007 | 44 | #3,696 |
| 2006 | 19 | #6,743 |
| 2005 | 21 | #5,935 |
| 2004 | 31 | #4,447 |
| 2003 | 27 | #4,763 |
| 2002 | 39 | #3,505 |
| 2001 | 21 | #5,485 |
| 2000 | 14 | #7,419 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Makaiya in 2025?
Makaiya ranked #12,684 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 7 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Makaiya?
525 babies have been named Makaiya in the United States since 1999, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Makaiya most popular?
Makaiya peaked in 2007, when 44 newborns received the name.
Is Makaiya a boy or girl name?
Makaiya is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Makaiya rising or falling?
Makaiya is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.