Girl nameCurrently #9,297 in the USFalling
Makaya
3 syllablesPeak year: 20076 lettersStarts with M
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Makaya's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Makaya's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Makaya |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 6 |
| 1991 | 7 |
| 1992 | 5 |
| 1993 | 10 |
| 1994 | 15 |
| 1995 | 17 |
| 1996 | 12 |
| 1997 | 22 |
| 1998 | 21 |
| 1999 | 22 |
| 2000 | 41 |
| 2001 | 49 |
| 2002 | 64 |
| 2003 | 57 |
| 2004 | 59 |
| 2005 | 55 |
| 2006 | 61 |
| 2007 | 71 |
| 2008 | 65 |
| 2009 | 45 |
| 2010 | 47 |
| 2011 | 35 |
| 2012 | 34 |
| 2013 | 27 |
| 2014 | 25 |
| 2015 | 20 |
| 2016 | 21 |
| 2017 | 21 |
| 2018 | 12 |
| 2019 | 10 |
| 2020 | 18 |
| 2021 | 8 |
| 2022 | 11 |
| 2023 | 8 |
| 2024 | 11 |
Makaya through the decades
- Makaya peaked in 2007, when 71 babies were named Makaya in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Makaya has fallen 70% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Makaya currently ranks #9,297 in the US and is cooling off.