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Makya

girl name#10917 in 2025

Makya entered the US charts in 1997, peaked at #2067 in 2004, ranks #10917 today — a rare gem few children share.

Popularity 19972025

19972025
US babies named Makya per year from 1997 to 2025
#10917
rank today
#2067
peak (2004)
8
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share

Rank by decade

DecadeAverage rank
1990s#7055
2000s#2615
2010s#5091
2020s#10420

Fashion outlook

40%chance Makya feels “very 2020s” by 2040 moderate fashion risk

Makya sits in the calm middle of the cycle — neither chasing a wave nor sliding off one. Middle-of-the-cycle names age slowly and predictably.

Makya today is about where Starlet stood in 1978 — 21 years past a #2067-sized peak. By 1993, Starlet had settled around #12560.

A playful estimate from 145 years of naming cycles — not a prophecy. Great names outlive statistics.

Living bearers

About 1,100 people named Makya are estimated to be alive in the US today.

The typical Makya alive today was born around 2007, making them about 18 years old.

Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.

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Frequently asked questions

How popular is the name Makya in 2025?
Makya ranks #10917 among US girl names in 2025, with 8 babies given the name.
When was the name Makya most popular?
Makya peaked in 2004, reaching #2067 among US girl names.
Will my child share the name Makya with classmates?
Makya will almost certainly be the only one in school.

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