Declining since 2006, #8,910 for boys today.
Popularity of Makye since 1998
Babies named Makye per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 5 |
| 2000s | 181 |
| 2010s | 161 |
| 2020s | 51 |
Meaning & origin
Makye is a modern American name first recorded in 1998. It reached its peak rank of 8,910 in 2007, a year when it was given to roughly 1 in 213,510 newborns. Since 2006, its usage has declined, reflecting the fading of the early 2000s trend for unique spellings of familiar sounds. The name is almost exclusively used for boys, though its creative spelling could suit any child. Makye has not been associated with any top states or famous bearers, remaining a rare and personal choice.
Makye is a modern coinage, first recorded in 1998 in the United States. It appears to be a creative spelling of the name Mickey or a combination of the popular prefix Ma- and the ending -kye, following a trend of unique-sounding names. Its usage is primarily American and has never been widespread.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Mak, Ky
Variants: Maky
Sibling names for Makye
Names that share Makye's style, for a brother or sister.
