Makeba

Girl name

Makeba has been given to 702 babies in the U.S. since 1962. It peaked in 1972.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

702

Peak year

1972 (63 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1962

10-year trend

New / returning

Gender split

All girls

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

6,652 babies since 1984

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

703 babies since 1913

703 babies since 1935

703 babies since 1948

700 babies since 1942

705 babies since 1966

699 babies since 1926

698 babies since 1976

697 babies since 1967

How popular is the name Makeba?

Makeba has been given to 702 babies in the U.S. since 1962. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Makeba peak?

Makeba peaked in 1972, when 63 babies were given the name.

Is Makeba a girl or boy name?

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

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