Total births
96
Girls' name · since 1978
Makeya
Since 1978, U.S. Social Security records show 96 babies named Makeya, peaking in 2004. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 96
- total births
- 1978–2004
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 44%
- born in that decade
Makeya sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 96 recorded since 1978.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Makeya has been recorded 96 times among girls since 1978, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1990s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1978 to 2004.
- 96 total births
- 1978–2004 years on record
- 1990s peak decade
- 44% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
96 girls have been named Makeya since 1978, peaking in the 1990s, last recorded in 2004.
- 96
- total births
- 1978–2004
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 44%
- born in that decade
1990s
Peak decade
44% of everyone ever named Makeya was born in this single decade.
2004
Single peak year
16 babies were named Makeya in 2004 - its busiest year on record.
Makeya's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Makeya's full recorded timeline at 1993, 60% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 40% in the earlier half -- usage has skewed toward the present, not a one-decade spike. Its quietest year on record was 1978, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 2004 peak of 16 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Makeya at a glance
Last recorded 2004Peak year
2004
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1978
Makeya popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1978–2004
- Peak year (2004)
- 16
- Annual births at peak, across 27 years of records
Makeya by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Makeya's strongest decade.
42 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 44% of all-time use.
Makeya births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 12
1970s
12 births
- 1980s 16
1980s
16 births
- 1990s
1990s
42 births
- 2000s
2000s
26 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 42 births (44% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Makeya? ▼
96 babies have been named Makeya since 1978. It was last recorded in 2004. The peak year was 2004 with 16 births.
When was Makeya most popular? ▼
Makeya was most popular in the 1990s decade with 42 total births. The single peak year was 2004.
How long has the name Makeya been used? ▼
Records for Makeya go back to 1978, giving 27 years of history through 2004.
What names are similar to Makeya? ▼
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 Makeya's data
- Makeya's usage has stayed within range of its 1990s decade-level peak (42 total births) through the 2000s (26) -- 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 Makeya
Nearby Names Like Makeya
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Makeya
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 Makeya side by side: Makeya vs Makayla Makeya vs Makenzie Makeya 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, 1978–2004 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Makeya: Baby Name Since 1978 - 96 Births, Peak 2004." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/makeya. 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 Makeya 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.