Makah

Boy name

Makah has been given to 12 babies in the U.S. since 2009. It peaked in 2009.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

Peak year

2009 (6 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

2009

10-year trend

New / returning

Gender split

All boys

Spellings & variants

Names one letter away from Makah — alternate spellings parents actually use.

Makaiboy

9,609 babies since 1989

Mikahunisex

5,061 babies since 1972

Names with a similar vibe

Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Makah.

12 babies since 1975

12 babies since 1989

12 babies since 1995

12 babies since 1996

12 babies since 1997

12 babies since 1999

12 babies since 1999

12 babies since 2002

Makah vs Dawin ⚖Makah vs Zek ⚖Makah vs Simmeon ⚖Makah vs Quanterious ⚖

Sibling name ideas for Makah

Same era and popularity as Makah, avoiding matching initials or rhymes.

Sisters

Bivian Nodia Niama Jardin

Brothers

Dawin Jimson Zek Simmeon

FAQ

How popular is the name Makah?

Makah has been given to 12 babies in the U.S. since 2009. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Makah peak?

Makah peaked in 2009, when 6 babies were given the name.

Is Makah a girl or boy name?

Makah is primarily a boy name (100% of babies named Makah are boys).

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