Total births
121
Girls' name · since 2002
Makhya
Since 2002, U.S. Social Security records show 121 babies named Makhya, peaking in 2004. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 121
- total births
- 2002–2017
- years on record
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 69%
- born in that decade
Makhya sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 121 recorded since 2002.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Makhya has been recorded 121 times among girls since 2002, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 2000s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 2002 to 2017.
- 121 total births
- 2002–2017 years on record
- 2000s peak decade
- 69% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
121 girls have been named Makhya since 2002, peaking in the 2000s, last recorded in 2017.
- 121
- total births
- 2002–2017
- years on record
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 69%
- born in that decade
2000s
Peak decade
69% of everyone ever named Makhya was born in this single decade.
2004
Single peak year
13 babies were named Makhya in 2004 - its busiest year on record.
Makhya's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Makhya's SSA record in two at 2008 and the more recent half accounts for 45% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 55%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 2014, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2004 peak of 13, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Makhya at a glance
Last recorded 2017Peak year
2004
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
2002
Makhya popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 2002–2017
- Peak year (2004)
- 13
- Annual births at peak, across 16 years of records
Makhya by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Makhya's strongest decade.
84 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 69% of all-time use.
Makhya births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 2000s
2000s
84 births
- 2010s
2010s
37 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 84 births (69% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Makhya? ▼
Makhya has been given to 121 babies in the U.S. since 2002, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 2017. 13 babies were born in 2004, its single highest year.
When was Makhya most popular? ▼
Makhya was most popular in the 2000s decade with 84 total births. The single peak year was 2004.
How long has the name Makhya been used? ▼
Records for Makhya go back to 2002, giving 16 years of history through 2017.
What names are similar to Makhya? ▼
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 Makhya's data
- Makhya's usage has stayed within range of its 2000s decade-level peak (84 total births) through the 2010s (37) -- 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 Makhya
Nearby Names Like Makhya
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Makhya
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 Makhya side by side: Makhya vs Makayla Makhya vs Makenzie Makhya vs Makenna
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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, 2002–2017 (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. "Makhya: Baby Name Since 2002 - 121 Births, Peak 2004." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/makhya. 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 Makhya 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.