Makhia
Every Makhia since 1999 — 771 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Makhia
Makhia is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #12,687 in 2025 with 7 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1999, 771 American babies have been named Makhia. Its peak came in 2003, when 78 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 Makhia stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Makhia 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 | #12,687 |
| 2024 | 6 | #14,595 |
| 2023 | 7 | #12,955 |
| 2022 | 6 | #14,661 |
| 2021 | 12 | #8,787 |
| 2020 | 7 | #12,980 |
| 2019 | 7 | #13,287 |
| 2018 | 11 | #9,574 |
| 2017 | 14 | #8,123 |
| 2016 | 7 | #13,812 |
| 2015 | 17 | #7,157 |
| 2014 | 20 | #6,348 |
| 2013 | 25 | #5,424 |
| 2012 | 34 | #4,350 |
| 2011 | 30 | #4,773 |
| 2010 | 62 | #2,827 |
| 2009 | 67 | #2,719 |
| 2008 | 53 | #3,197 |
| 2007 | 66 | #2,774 |
| 2006 | 56 | #3,041 |
| 2005 | 60 | #2,774 |
| 2004 | 57 | #2,831 |
| 2003 | 78 | #2,219 |
| 2002 | 51 | #2,922 |
| 2001 | 5 | #16,926 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Makhia in 2025?
Makhia ranked #12,687 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 Makhia?
771 babies have been named Makhia in the United States since 1999, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Makhia most popular?
Makhia peaked in 2003, when 78 newborns received the name.
Is Makhia a boy or girl name?
Makhia is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Makhia rising or falling?
Makhia is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.