Holding steady, #6,446 for boys today.
Popularity of Maciah since 1996
Babies named Maciah per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 25 | 14 |
| 2000s | 93 | 49 |
| 2010s | 23 | 68 |
| 2020s | 0 | 80 |
Meaning & origin
Maciah is a modern American coinage, first recorded in 1996. The name has no traditional etymology or cultural roots, making it a product of the contemporary trend of creating distinctive-sounding names. It reached its peak popularity in 2022, ranking 6,446th in 2025, with an estimated 1 in 131,390 newborns receiving the name. Its trajectory has remained stable in recent years, reflecting a consistent but niche appeal. While its meaning is uncertain, Maciah fits into a category of invented names that blend familiar sounds and suffixes, offering a unique identity without historical baggage.
Maciah is a modern coinage, first recorded in the United States in 1996. It appears to be a creative variation of names like Micah or Makayla, combining the popular 'Ma-' prefix with the '-c' sound and the '-iah' suffix seen in biblical names. The name has no established etymology or historical usage outside the United States.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Mac, Maci
Sibling names for Maciah
Names that share Maciah's style, for a brother or sister.
