Makaya
Every Makaya since 1990 — 1,021 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Makaya
Makaya is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #11,540 in 2025 with 8 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1990, 1,021 American babies have been named Makaya. Its peak came in 2007, when 71 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Makaya stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Makaya year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 8 | #11,540 |
| 2024 | 11 | #9,329 |
| 2023 | 8 | #11,800 |
| 2022 | 11 | #9,415 |
| 2021 | 9 | #10,799 |
| 2020 | 18 | #6,525 |
| 2019 | 10 | #10,198 |
| 2018 | 12 | #8,966 |
| 2017 | 21 | #5,960 |
| 2016 | 21 | #6,105 |
| 2015 | 20 | #6,377 |
| 2014 | 25 | #5,399 |
| 2013 | 27 | #5,095 |
| 2012 | 34 | #4,348 |
| 2011 | 35 | #4,206 |
| 2010 | 47 | #3,451 |
| 2009 | 45 | #3,597 |
| 2008 | 65 | #2,792 |
| 2007 | 71 | #2,611 |
| 2006 | 61 | #2,873 |
| 2005 | 55 | #2,956 |
| 2004 | 59 | #2,769 |
| 2003 | 57 | #2,758 |
| 2002 | 64 | #2,486 |
| 2001 | 49 | #2,947 |
| 2000 | 41 | #3,316 |
| 1995 | 17 | #5,592 |
| 1990 | 6 | #12,300 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Makaya in 2025?
Makaya ranked #11,540 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 8 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Makaya?
1,021 babies have been named Makaya in the United States since 1990, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Makaya most popular?
Makaya peaked in 2007, when 71 newborns received the name.
Is Makaya a boy or girl name?
Makaya is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Makaya rising or falling?
Makaya is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.