How Many People Are Named Makiyah?
Complete statistics for the name Makiyah: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Makiyah, a very rare female name, is held by just 3,483 people in the US, making up 1 in 94,756 Americans. It's a genuinely modern name, with nearly everyone under 30, peaking in popularity way back in 2008.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 5 symbolizes freedom, adventure, and change.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 15All 3,511 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: 2008Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Makiyah Through the Generations
Makiyah emerged as a distinctively modern name in the late 20th century, reaching its peak in 2008 with 225 births. Since then, its usage has been declining, reflecting its status as a newer-generation name. Today, the vast majority of people named Makiyah are under 30, with only a handful aged between 30 and 60, and none over 60. This stark age distribution underscores its contemporary appeal and limited generational reach.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Makiyah's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Makiyah
How Many People Have the Name Makiyah?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 3,483 people in the United States currently share the name Makiyah. That works out to roughly 1 in every 94,756 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Makiyah a Common or Rare Name?
Makiyah 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 Makiyah Mean?
Makiyah means "creative variant of Maki" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 5.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Makiyah in SSA data, approximately 1% are male and 99% are female.
When Was Makiyah Most Popular?
The name Makiyah reached peak popularity in 2008, with 225 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 Makiyah?
Approximately 3,483 people named Makiyah live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 3,511. That works out to roughly 1 in 94,756 Americans.
Is Makiyah a rare name?
Makiyah is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 94,756 Americans has this name.
What does the name Makiyah mean?
Makiyah means "creative variant of Maki" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Makiyah more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 1% of people named Makiyah are male and 99% are female.
When was Makiyah most popular?
Makiyah peaked in 2008 with 225 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.