Makeya
girl nameMakeya entered the US charts in 1978, peaked at #7077 in 2004, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1978–2025
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rank today
#7077
peak (2004)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1970s | #8906 |
| 1980s | #10693 |
| 1990s | #12012 |
| 2000s | #12764 |
Living bearers
Fewer than a hundred people named Makeya are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.
The typical Makeya alive today was born around 1994, making them about 31 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Makeya in 2025?
- Makeya is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Makeya most popular?
- Makeya peaked in 2004, reaching #7077 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Makeya with classmates?
- Makeya will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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