Makita
Every Makita since 1971 — 309 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Makita
Makita is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.
Since 1971, 309 American babies have been named Makita. Its peak came in 1984, when 20 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1980s.
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 Makita stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Makita year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
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| 2000 | 6 | #14,293 |
| 1995 | 8 | #10,149 |
| 1990 | 9 | #8,938 |
| 1985 | 16 | #4,769 |
| 1980 | 7 | #8,687 |
| 1975 | 11 | #5,362 |
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| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Makita in 2025?
Makita did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.
How many people are named Makita?
309 babies have been named Makita in the United States since 1971, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Makita most popular?
Makita peaked in 1984, when 20 newborns received the name.
Is Makita a boy or girl name?
Makita is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Makita rising or falling?
Makita has been roughly stable over the past decade.