Total births
42
Girls' name · since 1971
Makiba
Since 1971, U.S. Social Security records show 42 babies named Makiba, peaking in 1974. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 42
- total births
- 1971–1988
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 88%
- born in that decade
42 girls have been named Makiba since 1971, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Makiba recorded 42 times among girls since 1971, 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 1971 to 1988.
- 42 total births
- 1971–1988 years on record
- 1970s peak decade
- 88% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
42 girls have been named Makiba since 1971, peaking in the 1970s, last recorded in 1988.
- 42
- total births
- 1971–1988
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 88%
- born in that decade
1970s
Peak decade
88% of everyone ever named Makiba was born in this single decade.
1974
Single peak year
11 babies were named Makiba in 1974 - its busiest year on record.
Makiba's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Makiba splits its recorded history at 1975: 43% of all births land in the more recent half, 57% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1971 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1974 peak of 11 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Makiba at a glance
Last recorded 1988Peak year
1974
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1971
Makiba popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1971–1988
- Peak year (1974)
- 11
- Annual births at peak, across 18 years of records
Makiba by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1970s was Makiba's strongest decade.
37 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 88% of all-time use.
Makiba births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s
1970s
37 births
- 1980s 5
1980s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1970s at 37 births (88% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Makiba? ▼
Makiba has been given to 42 babies in the U.S. since 1971, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 1988. 11 babies were born in 1974, its single highest year.
When was Makiba most popular? ▼
Makiba was most popular in the 1970s decade with 37 total births. The single peak year was 1974.
How long has the name Makiba been used? ▼
Records for Makiba go back to 1971, giving 18 years of history through 1988.
What names are similar to Makiba? ▼
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 Makiba's data
- Makiba's decade-level peak was the 1970s (37 total births); usage has since declined to 5 in the 1980s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- 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 Makiba
Nearby Names Like Makiba
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Makiba
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 Makiba side by side: Makiba vs Makayla Makiba vs Makenzie Makiba 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, 1971–1988 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Makiba: Baby Name Since 1971 - 42 Births, Peak 1974." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/makiba. 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 Makiba 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.