How Many People Are Named Makeda?
Complete statistics for the name Makeda: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Makeda is an ancient Ethiopian name, very rare in the US with only 1,717 people bearing it, or 1 in 192,221 Americans. That's a lot of zeros! It's also a modern name, with nearly half of its bearers under 30.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Traditionally, the life path number 8 symbolizes power, authority, and success.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 29All 1,752 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 1985Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Slowly rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Makeda Through the Generations
Makeda has seen a steady rise in popularity since the mid-1980s, peaking in 1985 with 85 births. Today, the name's bearers span a wide age range, but the majority are young adults, with 822 under 30 and 930 between 30 and 60. This distribution suggests Makeda is a name embraced by newer generations, with no one named Makeda over 60 yet.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Makeda's Ethiopian roots
📄 About the Name Makeda
How Many People Have the Name Makeda?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,717 people in the United States currently share the name Makeda. That works out to roughly 1 in every 192,221 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Makeda a Common or Rare Name?
Makeda is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Makeda Mean?
Makeda means "Queen of Sheba" and comes from Ethiopian origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 8.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Makeda in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Makeda Most Popular?
The name Makeda reached peak popularity in 1985, with 85 babies registered that year. Current trend: Slowly rising.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Makeda?
Approximately 1,717 people named Makeda live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,752. That works out to roughly 1 in 192,221 Americans.
Is Makeda a rare name?
Makeda is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 192,221 Americans has this name.
What does the name Makeda mean?
Makeda means "Queen of Sheba" and comes from Ethiopian origins.
Is Makeda more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Makeda are male and 100% are female.
When was Makeda most popular?
Makeda peaked in 1985 with 85 births that year. Current trend: Slowly rising.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.