How Many People Are Named Makya?
Complete statistics for the name Makya: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Makya is a very rare female name, with only 1,186 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 278,216 Americans. The majority of those named Makya are under 30, reflecting its status as a genuinely modern name.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Traditionally, the life-path number 6 represents harmony, balance, and nurturing.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 18All 1,197 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: 2006Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Makya Through the Generations
Makya emerged as a name in the mid-2000s, peaking in popularity in 2006 with 106 births. Since then, its usage has been declining, but it remains a distinctive choice for parents seeking a unique name. With an average age of 18, nearly all individuals named Makya are under 30, indicating its strong association with younger generations.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Makya's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Makya
How Many People Have the Name Makya?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,186 people in the United States currently share the name Makya. That works out to roughly 1 in every 278,216 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Makya a Common or Rare Name?
Makya 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 Makya Mean?
Makya means "modern coinage, evokes uniqueness" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 6.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Makya in SSA data, approximately 8% are male and 92% are female.
When Was Makya Most Popular?
The name Makya reached peak popularity in 2006, with 106 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 Makya?
Approximately 1,186 people named Makya live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,197. That works out to roughly 1 in 278,216 Americans.
Is Makya a rare name?
Makya is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 278,216 Americans has this name.
What does the name Makya mean?
Makya means "modern coinage, evokes uniqueness" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Makya more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 8% of people named Makya are male and 92% are female.
When was Makya most popular?
Makya peaked in 2006 with 106 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.