Makita
girl nameMakita entered the US charts in 1971, peaked at #3874 in 1984, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1971–2025
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rank today
#3874
peak (1984)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1970s | #6733 |
| 1980s | #5799 |
| 1990s | #9145 |
| 2000s | #13154 |
Living bearers
About 300 people named Makita are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Makita alive today was born around 1986, making them about 39 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Makita in 2025?
- Makita is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Makita most popular?
- Makita peaked in 1984, reaching #3874 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Makita with classmates?
- Makita will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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