Makiya
Makiya is a girl's name of Contemporary origin.
Meaning
Modern invented name with no definitive traditional meaning.
Origin and history
Makiya is a contemporary modern American name, likely created as a variant of names like Makayla or Kiya. It gained popularity in the United States starting in the late 1990s and early 2000s. It offers a soft, melodic sound with a modern phonetic appeal.
Popularity in the United States
3,046 babies in the United States have been named Makiya since 1880. It ranks #3218 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1882.
States where it is most popular
- GA (11.1 %)
- NC (9.6 %)
- IL (9.5 %)
- TN (8.9 %)
- MI (8.3 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 5 |
| 1990-2000 | 237 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,737 |
| 2010-2019 | 848 |
| 2020-2029 | 219 |
Fun facts
- Makiya arose during the late 20th-century trend of creating melodic, novel names using popular phonetic elements.
- The name experienced its peak popularity in the United States during the mid-2000s.