Total births
309
Girls' name · since 1971
Makita
Since 1971, U.S. Social Security records show 309 babies named Makita, peaking in 1984. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 309
- total births
- 1971–2000
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 42%
- born in that decade
309 girls have been named Makita since 1971, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Makita has been recorded 309 times among girls since 1971, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1980s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1971 to 2000.
- 309 total births
- 1971–2000 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 42% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
309 girls have been named Makita since 1971, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 2000.
- 309
- total births
- 1971–2000
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 42%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
42% of everyone ever named Makita was born in this single decade.
1984
Single peak year
20 babies were named Makita in 1984 - its busiest year on record.
Makita's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Makita's full recorded timeline at 1986, 53% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 47% in the earlier half -- a fairly even split across the full record. Its quietest year on record was 1999, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1984 peak of 20 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Makita at a glance
Last recorded 2000Peak year
1984
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1971
Makita popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1971–2000
- Peak year (1984)
- 20
- Annual births at peak, across 30 years of records
Makita by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Makita's strongest decade.
131 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 42% of all-time use.
Makita births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s
1970s
71 births
- 1980s
1980s
131 births
- 1990s
1990s
101 births
- 2000s 6
2000s
6 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 131 births (42% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Makita? ▼
309 babies have been named Makita since 1971. It was last recorded in 2000. The peak year was 1984 with 20 births.
When was Makita most popular? ▼
Makita was most popular in the 1980s decade with 131 total births. The single peak year was 1984.
How long has the name Makita been used? ▼
Records for Makita go back to 1971, giving 30 years of history through 2000.
What names are similar to Makita? ▼
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 Makita's data
- Makita's decade-level peak was the 1980s (131 total births); usage has since declined to 6 in the 2000s -- 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 Makita
Nearby Names Like Makita
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Makita
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 Makita side by side: Makita vs Makayla Makita vs Makenzie Makita 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, 1971–2000 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Makita: Baby Name Since 1971 - 309 Births, Peak 1984." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/makita. 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 Makita 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.