Makiyah
Every Makiyah since 1994 — 3,568 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Makiyah
Makiyah is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #2,981 in 2025 with 56 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1994, 3,568 American babies have been named Makiyah. Its peak came in 2008, when 226 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 Makiyah stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Makiyah year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 56 | #2,981 | — | — |
| 2024 | 64 | #2,711 | — | — |
| 2023 | 68 | #2,606 | — | — |
| 2022 | 78 | #2,380 | — | — |
| 2021 | 93 | #2,062 | — | — |
| 2020 | 93 | #2,017 | — | — |
| 2019 | 103 | #1,926 | — | — |
| 2018 | 127 | #1,661 | — | — |
| 2017 | 117 | #1,787 | — | — |
| 2016 | 116 | #1,792 | — | — |
| 2015 | 138 | #1,587 | — | — |
| 2014 | 124 | #1,704 | — | — |
| 2013 | 165 | #1,398 | — | — |
| 2012 | 183 | #1,297 | — | — |
| 2011 | 191 | #1,253 | — | — |
| 2010 | 197 | #1,226 | 5 | #13,525 |
| 2009 | 187 | #1,298 | 5 | #13,740 |
| 2008 | 226 | #1,142 | — | — |
| 2007 | 216 | #1,179 | 5 | #13,647 |
| 2006 | 196 | #1,231 | — | — |
| 2005 | 178 | #1,264 | — | — |
| 2004 | 148 | #1,407 | — | — |
| 2003 | 108 | #1,751 | — | — |
| 2002 | 105 | #1,743 | 5 | #11,803 |
| 2001 | 98 | #1,816 | 5 | #11,664 |
| 2000 | 53 | #2,766 | — | — |
| 1995 | 11 | #7,861 | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Makiyah in 2025?
Makiyah ranked #2,981 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 56 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Makiyah?
3,568 babies have been named Makiyah in the United States since 1994, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Makiyah most popular?
Makiyah peaked in 2008, when 226 newborns received the name.
Is Makiyah a boy or girl name?
Makiyah is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 99% of babies with the name.
Is the name Makiyah rising or falling?
Makiyah is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.