Makya
Every Makya since 1997 — 1,210 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Makya
Makya is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #11,542 in 2025 with 8 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1997, 1,210 American babies have been named Makya — about 92% girls and 8% boys, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2006, when 106 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 Makya stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Makya 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 | 8 | #11,542 | 5 | #13,203 |
| 2024 | 6 | #14,598 | — | — |
| 2023 | 6 | #14,518 | — | — |
| 2022 | 15 | #7,507 | — | — |
| 2021 | 11 | #9,329 | — | — |
| 2020 | 12 | #8,746 | — | — |
| 2019 | 12 | #8,908 | — | — |
| 2018 | 15 | #7,619 | — | — |
| 2017 | 20 | #6,205 | — | — |
| 2016 | 22 | #5,909 | — | — |
| 2015 | 26 | #5,237 | — | — |
| 2014 | 35 | #4,232 | — | — |
| 2013 | 32 | #4,504 | 7 | #10,332 |
| 2012 | 55 | #3,071 | 7 | #10,377 |
| 2011 | 51 | #3,251 | 8 | #9,301 |
| 2010 | 54 | #3,102 | — | — |
| 2009 | 57 | #3,031 | 7 | #10,586 |
| 2008 | 67 | #2,741 | 8 | #9,534 |
| 2007 | 73 | #2,559 | 8 | #9,432 |
| 2006 | 94 | #2,094 | 12 | #6,744 |
| 2005 | 90 | #2,083 | 12 | #6,475 |
| 2004 | 88 | #2,082 | 14 | #5,686 |
| 2003 | 60 | #2,659 | 5 | #12,056 |
| 2002 | 67 | #2,401 | — | — |
| 2001 | 53 | #2,796 | 5 | #11,665 |
| 2000 | 32 | #3,945 | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Makya in 2025?
Makya ranked #11,542 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 8 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Makya?
1,210 babies have been named Makya in the United States since 1997, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Makya most popular?
Makya peaked in 2006, when 106 newborns received the name.
Is Makya a boy or girl name?
Makya is used for both: about 92% of babies named Makya have been girls and 8% boys.
Is the name Makya rising or falling?
Makya is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.