How Many People Are Named Makisha?

Complete statistics for the name Makisha: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Makisha
Very Rare
modern American coinage

Makisha, a very rare female name, is held by just 429 people in the US today, making up 1 in 769,379 Americans. The name peaked in popularity back in 1974 with 48 births, and it's interesting how its usage has remained stable since then.

~429
Living in US
1 in 769,379
Americans
1974
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Creative variant of Ayla
🌐
Origin
modern American coinage
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 8
Personality Traits
Determined Innovative
8
Life Path Number

Life-path number 8 symbolizes power, authority, and success.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

628
Worldwide Bearers
#332,375
Global Rank
🇺🇸 United States
539
🇮🇳 India
17
🇦🇫 Afghanistan
16
🇹🇹 Trinidad and Tobago
11
🇵🇦 Panama
8
🇯🇲 Jamaica
8
🇨🇮 Ivory Coast
5
🇨🇦 Canada
5
🇬🇧 England
4
🇲🇾 Malaysia
2

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
429 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 46
0
Would be under 30 (0%)
446
Would be 30–60 (100%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 446 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: 1974

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
79
Classic Feel
39
Modern Appeal
61
International
78

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Makisha Through the Generations

Makisha has seen a steady presence in the United States, with its peak year being 1974 when 48 babies were given this name. Since then, the name has maintained a stable trend, with no significant fluctuations in popularity. Today, there are 429 people named Makisha living in the US, with the majority, 446 individuals, falling within the age range of 30 to 60 years old. This indicates that the name is predominantly favored by older generations, with no new births significantly contributing to the current population.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 11
New York 6
Connecticut 5
Florida 5
Michigan 5
North Carolina 5
Texas 5

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Makisha's modern American coinage roots

📄 About the Name Makisha

How Many People Have the Name Makisha?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 429 people in the United States currently share the name Makisha. That works out to roughly 1 in every 769,379 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Makisha a Common or Rare Name?

Makisha 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 Makisha Mean?

Makisha 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 Makisha in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.

When Was Makisha Most Popular?

The name Makisha reached peak popularity in 1974, with 48 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.

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 Makisha?

Approximately 429 people named Makisha live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 446. That works out to roughly 1 in 769,379 Americans.

Is Makisha a rare name?

Makisha is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 769,379 Americans has this name.

What does the name Makisha mean?

Makisha means "creative variant of Ayla" and comes from modern American coinage origins.

Is Makisha more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Makisha are male and 100% are female.

When was Makisha most popular?

Makisha peaked in 1974 with 48 births that year. Current trend: Stable.

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.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US429
All-Time Births446
1 in X1 in 769,379
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age46
Peak Year1974
World Rank#332,375
Male %0%
Female %100%

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Data Source

Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.