Rising since 2022.
Popularity of Makara since 1991
Babies named Makara per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 37 |
| 2000s | 110 |
| 2010s | 52 |
| 2020s | 13 |
Meaning & origin
Makara entered U.S. records in 1991, and its trajectory has been rising since 2022, suggesting that while still rare, it is slowly gaining notice. The name's peak year came in 2001, though it has never ranked among the top 1000. Its roots lie in Hindu mythology, where the makara is a vahana (vehicle) of the god Varuna and a symbol in astrology. For parents drawn to names with deep cultural resonance and an unusual sound, Makara offers a distinct choice not tied to any U.S. state popularity data.
Makara derives from Sanskrit मकर (makara), the name of a mythical sea creature often depicted as a hybrid animal, associated with the Hindu god Varuna and used in Hindu astrology. The name has been used in India and among the diaspora, though it remains uncommon in the United States.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Maka, Kara
Variants: Makara
Sibling names for Makara
Names that share Makara's style, for a brother or sister.
