Makisha
girl nameMakisha entered the US charts in 1973, peaked at #1820 in 1974, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1973–2025
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rank today
#1820
peak (1974)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1970s | #2835 |
| 1980s | #4578 |
| 1990s | #11016 |
Living bearers
About 400 people named Makisha are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Makisha alive today was born around 1979, making them about 46 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Makisha in 2025?
- Makisha is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Makisha most popular?
- Makisha peaked in 1974, reaching #1820 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Makisha with classmates?
- Makisha will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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