How Many People Are Named Makiya?

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

Makiya
Very Rare
Arabic

Makiya means 'supplanter' in Arabic, making it a name rich with historical significance. Only 1 in 109,870 Americans are named Makiya, highlighting its very rare status among female names. The majority of people named Makiya are under 30, showing it's a genuinely modern choice.

~3,004
Living in US
1 in 109,870
Americans
2004
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Supplanter
🌐
Origin
Arabic
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 6
Personality Traits
Determined Strong Confident
6
Life Path Number

Traditionally, life-path number 6 represents harmony, balance, and nurturing.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

3,004
Worldwide Bearers
#35,278
Global Rank
🇺🇸 United States
91
🇹🇿 Tanzania
78
🇿🇼 Zimbabwe
61
🇵🇰 Pakistan
52
🇳🇪 Niger
44
🇱🇧 Lebanon
40
🇵🇭 Philippines
28
🇹🇳 Tunisia
9
🇷🇺 Russia
9
🇿🇦 South Africa
6

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
14 (0%)
♀ Female
2,990 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 18
2,941
Would be under 30 (97%)
90
Would be 30–60 (3%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 3,031 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: 2004

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
94
Classic Feel
22
Modern Appeal
98
International
5

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

📜 Makiya Through the Generations

Makiya peaked in popularity in 2004 with 206 births, but since then, its usage has been declining. Today, there are approximately 3,004 people named Makiya living in the United States, with most being under 30 years old. This age skew indicates that Makiya is primarily chosen by younger parents, contributing to its status as a newer-generation name.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Georgia 200
North Carolina 173
Illinois 171
Tennessee 161
Michigan 149
Alabama 101
Florida 100
Mississippi 91
Texas 90
Ohio 86

✨ Similar Names to Makiya

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Makiya's Arabic roots

📄 About the Name Makiya

How Many People Have the Name Makiya?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 3,004 people in the United States currently share the name Makiya. That works out to roughly 1 in every 109,870 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Makiya a Common or Rare Name?

Makiya 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 Makiya Mean?

Makiya means "supplanter" and comes from Arabic origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 6.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Makiya in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.

When Was Makiya Most Popular?

The name Makiya reached peak popularity in 2004, with 206 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 Makiya?

Approximately 3,004 people named Makiya live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 3,031. That works out to roughly 1 in 109,870 Americans.

Is Makiya a rare name?

Makiya is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 109,870 Americans has this name.

What does the name Makiya mean?

Makiya means "supplanter" and comes from Arabic origins.

Is Makiya more male or female?

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

When was Makiya most popular?

Makiya peaked in 2004 with 206 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.

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 US3,004
All-Time Births3,031
1 in X1 in 109,870
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age18
Peak Year2004
World Rank#35,278
Male %0%
Female %100%

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

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.