Makoa
Every Makoa since 1992 — 1,487 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Makoa
Makoa is uncommon for boys in the United States, ranked #1,119 in 2025 with 191 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1992, 1,487 American babies have been named Makoa. Its peak came in 2025, when 198 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 Makoa stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Makoa 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 | 7 | #12,688 | 191 | #1,119 |
| 2024 | — | — | 192 | #1,118 |
| 2023 | — | — | 127 | #1,437 |
| 2022 | — | — | 142 | #1,327 |
| 2021 | — | — | 82 | #1,881 |
| 2020 | — | — | 67 | #2,106 |
| 2019 | — | — | 48 | #2,679 |
| 2018 | — | — | 38 | #3,083 |
| 2017 | — | — | 42 | #2,872 |
| 2016 | — | — | 37 | #3,143 |
| 2015 | — | — | 38 | #3,061 |
| 2014 | — | — | 32 | #3,432 |
| 2013 | — | — | 26 | #3,924 |
| 2012 | — | — | 30 | #3,596 |
| 2011 | — | — | 24 | #4,175 |
| 2010 | — | — | 27 | #3,865 |
| 2009 | — | — | 41 | #2,929 |
| 2008 | — | — | 35 | #3,262 |
| 2007 | — | — | 41 | #2,904 |
| 2006 | — | — | 25 | #3,951 |
| 2005 | — | — | 25 | #3,781 |
| 2004 | — | — | 19 | #4,531 |
| 2003 | — | — | 18 | #4,550 |
| 2002 | — | — | 25 | #3,521 |
| 2001 | — | — | 20 | #4,060 |
| 2000 | — | — | 14 | #5,219 |
| 1995 | — | — | 7 | #7,493 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Makoa in 2025?
Makoa ranked #1,119 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 191 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Makoa?
1,487 babies have been named Makoa in the United States since 1992, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Makoa most popular?
Makoa peaked in 2025, when 198 newborns received the name.
Is Makoa a boy or girl name?
Makoa is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Makoa rising or falling?
Makoa is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.