Rising since 2004, #6,546 for girls today.
Popularity of Makaiah since 2002
Babies named Makaiah per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 53 | 5 |
| 2010s | 94 | 0 |
| 2020s | 82 | 35 |
Meaning & origin
Makaiah is a modern name that first entered U.S. records in 2002 and has been steadily climbing ever since. By 2025, it reached rank 6,546, with a 1-in-94,545 frequency among girls. Its peak year to date was 2024, and its trajectory has been rising since 2004. The name's creative spelling and phonetic appeal fit a broader trend of distinctive, feminine-leaning coinages in the 21st century. Although no states reported a statistically significant concentration, Makaiah's pattern resembles other modern names like Makayla and Aaliyah. Its meaning is not definitively established, adding to its allure as a fresh, original choice.
Makaiah is a modern American coinage, first recorded in 2002. It likely arose as a respelling or variant of popular names like Makayla (itself a modern variant of Michaela) or as a blend of the prefix 'Ma-' with the biblical name Kiah. Its spelling pattern fits a trend of creative, phonetic name formations in the late 20th and early 21st centuries.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Mak, Kai, Maka
Sibling names for Makaiah
Names that share Makaiah's style, for a brother or sister.
