Total births
446
Girls' name · since 1973
Makisha
446 babies named Makisha in U.S. Social Security records since 1973, with the highest year being 1974. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- 446
- total births
- 1973–1994
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 50%
- born in that decade
Makisha sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 446 recorded since 1973.
Social Security Administration records show Makisha recorded 446 times among girls since 1973, 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 1973 to 1994.
- 446 total births
- 1973–1994 years on record
- 1970s peak decade
- 50% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
446 girls have been named Makisha since 1973, peaking in the 1970s, last recorded in 1994.
- 446
- total births
- 1973–1994
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 50%
- born in that decade
1970s
Peak decade
50% of everyone ever named Makisha was born in this single decade.
1974
Single peak year
48 babies were named Makisha in 1974 - its busiest year on record.
Makisha's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Makisha's SSA record in two at 1984 and the more recent half accounts for 27% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 73%, consistent with a name more common in the past than in recent years. Its calmest year was 1992, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1974 peak of 48, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Makisha at a glance
Last recorded 1994Peak year
1974
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1973
Makisha popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1973–1994
- Peak year (1974)
- 48
- Annual births at peak, across 22 years of records
Makisha by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1970s was Makisha's strongest decade.
224 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 50% of all-time use.
Makisha births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s
1970s
224 births
- 1980s
1980s
188 births
- 1990s 34
1990s
34 births
What this shows Peak: 1970s at 224 births (50% of all-time use).
Makisha by state
Where Makisha concentrates geographically, total births since 1973
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 11 | 2.5% |
| #2 | New York | | 6 | 1.3% |
| #3 | Connecticut | | 5 | 1.1% |
| #4 | Florida | | 5 | 1.1% |
| #5 | Michigan | | 5 | 1.1% |
| #6 | North Carolina | | 5 | 1.1% |
| #7 | Texas | | 5 | 1.1% |
California share of Makisha's total US births 2.5%
Even split
11 of 446 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 7 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Makisha? ▼
Makisha has been given to 446 babies in the U.S. since 1973, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 1994. 48 babies were born in 1974, its single highest year.
When was Makisha most popular? ▼
Makisha was most popular in the 1970s decade with 224 total births. The single peak year was 1974.
Where is Makisha most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Makisha are California (11 births), New York (6 births), Connecticut (5 births).
How long has the name Makisha been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Makisha since 1973 -- 22 years through the most recent 1994 data.
What names are similar to Makisha? ▼
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 Makisha's data
- Makisha's decade-level peak was the 1970s (224 total births); usage has since declined to 34 in the 1990s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Makishas (11 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California 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 Makisha
Nearby Names Like Makisha
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Makisha
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 Makisha side by side: Makisha vs Makayla Makisha vs Makenzie Makisha 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, 1973–1994 (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. "Makisha: Baby Name Since 1973 - 446 Births, Peak 1974." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/makisha. 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 Makisha 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.