Makesha
girl nameMakesha entered the US charts in 1971, peaked at #1448 in 1974, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1971–2025
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rank today
#1448
peak (1974)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1970s | #4076 |
| 1980s | #5695 |
| 1990s | #10121 |
Living bearers
About 500 people named Makesha are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Makesha alive today was born around 1978, making them about 47 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Makesha in 2025?
- Makesha is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Makesha most popular?
- Makesha peaked in 1974, reaching #1448 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Makesha with classmates?
- Makesha will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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