Total births
15
Girls' name · since 1974
Makeva
Since 1974, U.S. Social Security records show 15 babies named Makeva, peaking in 1974. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 15
- total births
- 1974–1987
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 67%
- born in that decade
Makeva sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 15 recorded since 1974.
Social Security Administration records show Makeva recorded 15 times among girls since 1974, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1970s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1974 to 1987.
- 15 total births
- 1974–1987 years on record
- 1970s peak decade
- 67% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
15 girls have been named Makeva since 1974, peaking in the 1970s, last recorded in 1987.
- 15
- total births
- 1974–1987
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 67%
- born in that decade
1970s
Peak decade
67% of everyone ever named Makeva was born in this single decade.
1974
Single peak year
5 babies were named Makeva in 1974 - its busiest year on record.
Makeva's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Makeva splits its recorded history at 1978: 67% of all births land in the more recent half, 33% in the earlier half, a lean toward present-day use rather than a passing spike. The single quietest year was 1974 (5 births).
Makeva at a glance
Last recorded 1987Peak year
1974
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1974
Makeva popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1974–1987
- Peak year (1974)
- 5
- Annual births at peak, across 14 years of records
Makeva by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1970s was Makeva's strongest decade.
10 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 67% of all-time use.
Makeva births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s
1970s
10 births
- 1980s
1980s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1970s at 10 births (67% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Makeva? ▼
15 babies have been named Makeva since 1974. It was last recorded in 1987. The peak year was 1974 with 5 births.
When was Makeva most popular? ▼
Makeva was most popular in the 1970s decade with 10 total births. The single peak year was 1974.
How long has the name Makeva been used? ▼
Records for Makeva go back to 1974, giving 14 years of history through 1987.
What names are similar to Makeva? ▼
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 Makeva's data
- Makeva's usage has stayed within range of its 1970s decade-level peak (10 total births) through the 1980s (5) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- 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 Makeva
Nearby Names Like Makeva
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Makeva
Makayla Girl
#542 108,030 births
Makenzie Girl
#638 45,023 births
Makenna Girl
#523 33,741 births
Makena Girl
#2023 6,568 births
Makaila Girl
#6738 4,747 births
Compare Makeva side by side: Makeva vs Makayla Makeva vs Makenzie Makeva vs Makenna
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
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, 1974–1987 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Makeva: Baby Name Since 1974 - 15 Births, Peak 1974." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/makeva. 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 Makeva 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.