Total births
290
Girls' name · since 1996
Makenah
Since 1996, U.S. Social Security records show 290 babies named Makenah, peaking in 2008. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 290
- total births
- 1996–2018
- years on record
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 57%
- born in that decade
Makenah sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 290 recorded since 1996.
Makenah has 290 recorded births among girls since 1996, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, though it falls outside today's most-used girls names, busiest in the 2000s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1996 to 2018.
- 290 total births
- 1996–2018 years on record
- 2000s peak decade
- 57% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
290 girls have been named Makenah since 1996, peaking in the 2000s, last recorded in 2018.
- 290
- total births
- 1996–2018
- years on record
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 57%
- born in that decade
2000s
Peak decade
57% of everyone ever named Makenah was born in this single decade.
2008
Single peak year
29 babies were named Makenah in 2008 - its busiest year on record.
Makenah's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Makenah's SSA record in two at 2008 and the more recent half accounts for 53% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 47%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 2018, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2008 peak of 29, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Makenah at a glance
Last recorded 2018Peak year
2008
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1996
Makenah popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1996–2018
- Peak year (2008)
- 29
- Annual births at peak, across 23 years of records
Makenah by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Makenah's strongest decade.
164 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 57% of all-time use.
Makenah births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1990s 19
1990s
19 births
- 2000s
2000s
164 births
- 2010s
2010s
107 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 164 births (57% of all-time use).
Makenah by state
Where Makenah concentrates geographically, total births since 1996
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Ohio | | 10 | 3.4% |
| #2 | California | | 6 | 2.1% |
Ohio share of Makenah's total US births 3.4%
Even split
10 of 290 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Makenah? ▼
Since 1996, Social Security records show 290 babies named Makenah. The most recent recorded year was 2018. Its busiest year on record was 2008, with 29 births.
When was Makenah most popular? ▼
Makenah was most popular in the 2000s decade with 164 total births. The single peak year was 2008.
Where is Makenah most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Makenah are Ohio (10 births), California (6 births).
How long has the name Makenah been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Makenah since 1996 -- 23 years through the most recent 2018 data.
What names are similar to Makenah? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Makayla, Makenzie, Makenna, Makena, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Makenah's data
- Makenah's usage has stayed within range of its 2000s decade-level peak (164 total births) through the 2010s (107) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Ohio records the most Makenahs (10 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Ohio names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Makenah
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Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Makenah
Makayla Girl
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Makenzie Girl
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Makenna Girl
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Makena Girl
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Makaila Girl
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Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1996–2018 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Makenah: Baby Name Since 1996 - 290 Births, Peak 2008." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/makenah. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Makenah draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.