Makiyah

Girl name

Makiyah has been given to 3,568 babies in the U.S. since 1994. It peaked in 2008. In 2025, about 1 in 28,701 girls was named Makiyah.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

3,568

Peak year

2008 (226 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1994

10-year trend

▼ -59%

Gender split

99% girls / 1% boys

Spellings & variants

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

Maliyahgirl

15,359 babies since 1994

Mariyahgirl

6,555 babies since 1990

Names with a similar vibe

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

Lainagirl

3,569 babies since 1906

Delilagirl

3,574 babies since 1880

Kiahgirl

3,578 babies since 1917

Samiagirl

3,580 babies since 1951

Miyahgirl

3,550 babies since 1981

Zaniyagirl

3,527 babies since 1996

Emmegirl

3,613 babies since 1918

Nariahgirl

3,521 babies since 1991

FAQ

How popular is the name Makiyah?

Makiyah has been given to 3,568 babies in the U.S. since 1994. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Makiyah peak?

Makiyah peaked in 2008, when 226 babies were given the name.

Is Makiyah a girl or boy name?

Makiyah is primarily a girl name (99% of babies named Makiyah are girls).

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