Makia

Girl name

Makia has been given to 1,381 babies in the U.S. since 1972. It peaked in 2002. In 2025, about 1 in 200,908 girls was named Makia.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

1,381

Peak year

2002 (69 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1972

10-year trend

▼ -60%

Gender split

98% girls / 2% boys

Spellings & variants

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

Mariagirl

570,389 babies since 1880

Maliagirl

31,606 babies since 1919

Maiagirl

18,200 babies since 1950

Nakiagirl

10,744 babies since 1973

Names with a similar vibe

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

Kennediegirl

1,381 babies since 1994

Emileighgirl

1,383 babies since 1981

Danasiagirl

1,384 babies since 1988

Tyonnagirl

1,385 babies since 1975

Chyennegirl

1,377 babies since 1977

Briseisgirl

1,376 babies since 2000

Akaylagirl

1,375 babies since 1990

Krislyngirl

1,388 babies since 1961

Makia vs Kennedie ⚖Makia vs Emileigh ⚖Makia vs Danasia ⚖Makia vs Tyonna ⚖

Sibling name ideas for Makia

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

Sisters

Kennedie Keandra Emileigh Tyonna

Brothers

Dasean Tayvion Japheth Schyler

FAQ

How popular is the name Makia?

Makia has been given to 1,381 babies in the U.S. since 1972. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Makia peak?

Makia peaked in 2002, when 69 babies were given the name.

Is Makia a girl or boy name?

Makia is primarily a girl name (98% of babies named Makia are girls).

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