Makiah
Every Makiah since 1991 — 2,761 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Makiah
Makiah is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #7,736 in 2025 with 14 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1991, 2,761 American babies have been named Makiah — about 81% girls and 19% boys, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2007, when 191 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 Makiah stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Makiah year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 14 | #7,736 | 25 | #4,208 |
| 2024 | 27 | #4,979 | 28 | #3,945 |
| 2023 | 33 | #4,329 | 18 | #5,391 |
| 2022 | 34 | #4,266 | 19 | #5,148 |
| 2021 | 29 | #4,692 | 20 | #4,875 |
| 2020 | 31 | #4,410 | 13 | #6,499 |
| 2019 | 36 | #4,048 | 22 | #4,584 |
| 2018 | 46 | #3,426 | 17 | #5,457 |
| 2017 | 45 | #3,463 | 19 | #5,044 |
| 2016 | 50 | #3,263 | 11 | #7,434 |
| 2015 | 52 | #3,199 | 20 | #4,830 |
| 2014 | 58 | #2,961 | 11 | #7,361 |
| 2013 | 79 | #2,337 | 14 | #6,118 |
| 2012 | 69 | #2,618 | 8 | #9,391 |
| 2011 | 80 | #2,340 | 10 | #7,871 |
| 2010 | 106 | #1,908 | 20 | #4,786 |
| 2009 | 127 | #1,731 | 26 | #3,991 |
| 2008 | 133 | #1,681 | 22 | #4,484 |
| 2007 | 170 | #1,406 | 21 | #4,590 |
| 2006 | 142 | #1,543 | 27 | #3,739 |
| 2005 | 128 | #1,596 | 11 | #6,924 |
| 2004 | 117 | #1,661 | 28 | #3,420 |
| 2003 | 125 | #1,550 | 19 | #4,366 |
| 2002 | 111 | #1,664 | 16 | #4,832 |
| 2001 | 97 | #1,827 | 18 | #4,402 |
| 2000 | 69 | #2,268 | 15 | #4,955 |
| 1995 | 26 | #4,050 | 6 | #8,474 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Makiah in 2025?
Makiah ranked #7,736 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 14 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Makiah?
2,761 babies have been named Makiah in the United States since 1991, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Makiah most popular?
Makiah peaked in 2007, when 191 newborns received the name.
Is Makiah a boy or girl name?
Makiah is used for both: about 81% of babies named Makiah have been girls and 19% boys.
Is the name Makiah rising or falling?
Makiah is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.