Makeba
girl nameMakeba entered the US charts in 1962, peaked at #1502 in 1972, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1962–2025
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rank today
#1502
peak (1972)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1960s | #4655 |
| 1970s | #2372 |
| 1980s | #6331 |
| 1990s | #8907 |
| 2000s | #15608 |
Living bearers
About 700 people named Makeba are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Makeba alive today was born around 1975, making them about 50 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Makeba in 2025?
- Makeba is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Makeba most popular?
- Makeba peaked in 1972, reaching #1502 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Makeba with classmates?
- Makeba will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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