Makaya

Girl name

Makaya has been given to 1,021 babies in the U.S. since 1990. It peaked in 2007. In 2025, about 1 in 200,908 girls was named Makaya.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

1,021

Peak year

2007 (71 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1990

10-year trend

▼ -60%

Gender split

All girls

Spellings & variants

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

Makaylagirl

108,183 babies since 1971

Malayagirl

8,467 babies since 1977

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Eeshagirl

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Kateringirl

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Mariskagirl

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Berlyngirl

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Manyagirl

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Khyleegirl

1,025 babies since 1993

Kaleighagirl

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FAQ

How popular is the name Makaya?

Makaya has been given to 1,021 babies in the U.S. since 1990. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Makaya peak?

Makaya peaked in 2007, when 71 babies were given the name.

Is Makaya a girl or boy name?

Makaya is primarily a girl name (100% of babies named Makaya are girls).

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