Total births
1,112
Unisex name · since 1997
Makya
Makya has 1,112 recorded births since 1997 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 2006 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- #14197
- among girls today
- 1,112
- born since 1997
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 20%
- more common than other girls
Yes -- Makya is the #14197 most popular unisex name in the U.S. today, with 1,112 recorded since 1997.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Makya has been recorded 1,112 times among girls since 1997, currently ranked #14197 nationally and more common than 20% of girls, 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 1997 to 2025.
- #14197 among girls today
- 1,112 born since 1997
- 2000s peak decade
- 20% more common than other girls
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
Makya is currently the #14197 unisex name in America, more common than 20% of girls - 1,112 born since 1997, peaking in the 2000s.
- #14197
- among girls today
- 1,112
- born since 1997
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 20%
- more common than other girls
Makya vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#14197
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 20% of names given to girls today.
2000s
Peak decade
61% of everyone ever named Makya was born in this single decade.
2006
Single peak year
94 babies were named Makya in 2006 - its busiest year on record.
How Makya compares
1,112 Top 30% higher than 70% of 17,726 names currently given to girls
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked girls names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Makya's all-time total is 191% above the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Makya | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 1,112 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 94 | 48 | 19,840 |
Makya's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Makya splits its recorded history at 2011: 29% of all births land in the more recent half, 71% in the earlier half, leaning more toward its earlier era than today's. The single quietest year was 2023 (6 births) -- compare that against the 2006 peak of 94 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Makya at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2006
Current rank
#14,197
Active since
1997
Makya popularity over time - girls
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1997–2025
- Peak year (2006)
- 94
- Annual births at peak, across 29 years of records
Makya popularity over time - boys
98 total births recorded since 2001 (Makya as boys' name)
Makya by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Makya's strongest decade.
681 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 61% of all-time use.
Makya births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1990s 51
1990s
51 births
- 2000s
2000s
681 births
- 2010s
2010s
322 births
- 2020s 58
2020s
58 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 681 births (61% of all-time use).
How Makya compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Makya's total volume
Makya vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Makya by state
Where Makya concentrates geographically, total births since 1997
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Ohio | | 35 | 3.1% |
| #2 | Georgia | | 28 | 2.5% |
| #3 | Michigan | | 26 | 2.3% |
| #4 | Illinois | | 25 | 2.2% |
| #5 | North Carolina | | 22 | 2.0% |
| #6 | Tennessee | | 21 | 1.9% |
| #7 | Mississippi | | 20 | 1.8% |
| #8 | Texas | | 16 | 1.4% |
Ohio share of Makya's total US births 3.1%
Even split
35 of 1,112 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 15 reporting states.
Makya appears in 15 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Makya? ▼
Makya has been given to 1,112 babies in the U.S. since 1997, according to SSA data. Among girls, it ranks #14197 as of the latest data. 94 babies were born in 2006, its single highest year.
When was Makya most popular? ▼
Makya was most popular in the 2000s decade with 681 total births. The single peak year was 2006.
Where is Makya most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Makya are Ohio (35 births), Georgia (28 births), Michigan (26 births).
Is Makya a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Makya is used for both boys and girls. As a girl's name it has 1,112 births, and as a boy's name it has 98 births.
How long has the name Makya been used? ▼
Makya has been recorded in Social Security data since 1997, spanning 29 years of data through 2025.
What names are similar to Makya? ▼
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 Makya's data
- Makya's decade-level peak was the 2000s (681 total births); usage has since declined to 58 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Ohio records the most Makyas (35 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Ohio 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 Makya
Nearby Names Like Makya
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Makya
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 Makya side by side: Makya vs Makayla Makya vs Makenzie Makya vs Makenna
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Makya
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, 1997–2025 (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. "Makya: #14197 Unisex Name - 1,112 Births, Peak 2006." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/makya. 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 Makya 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.