How Many People Are Named Makia?
Complete statistics for the name Makia: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Makia, a very rare female name, is held by just 1,348 people in the US today, making up 1 in 244,850 Americans. The majority of those named Makia are under 30, giving it a genuinely modern vibe.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Traditionally, life-path number 8 represents leadership and material success.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 29All 1,373 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: 2002Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Makia Through the Generations
Makia peaked in popularity in 2002 with 69 births, but its overall trend shows a decline since then. Today, the average age of someone named Makia is 29, with 792 under 30 and 581 between 30 and 60, indicating it's a name for younger generations. With only 3,153 Makias worldwide, it's truly unique, most commonly found outside the US in Guinea.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Makia's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Makia
How Many People Have the Name Makia?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,348 people in the United States currently share the name Makia. That works out to roughly 1 in every 244,850 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Makia a Common or Rare Name?
Makia 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 Makia Mean?
Makia means "creative variant of Ayla" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 8.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Makia in SSA data, approximately 2% are male and 98% are female.
When Was Makia Most Popular?
The name Makia reached peak popularity in 2002, with 69 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.
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 Makia?
Approximately 1,348 people named Makia live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,373. That works out to roughly 1 in 244,850 Americans.
Is Makia a rare name?
Makia is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 244,850 Americans has this name.
What does the name Makia mean?
Makia means "creative variant of Ayla" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Makia more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 2% of people named Makia are male and 98% are female.
When was Makia most popular?
Makia peaked in 2002 with 69 births that year. Current trend: Declining.
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.