Girl · #4,042 in 2026

Makaia

Name: Popularity of the name Makaia in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Makaia, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#4,042

Peak Rank

#4,042 (2026)

Total Babies

445

5-Yr Trend

+158%

1997

First Year

2026

Last Year

2026

Peak Year

#4042

Peak Rank

445

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Makaia

Makaia first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1997, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2026, when 36 Makaias were born — ranking #4,042 that year. As of 2026, Makaia ranks #4,042 for baby girls with 36 births, rising sharply (+158% over the past five years). In total, more than 445 Makaias have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1990s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Makaia

Phonetically similar names — useful when Makaia is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Makara
Mikala
Makala
Masaya
Makai
Macaca
Machia
Mokena
Maekawa
Mccollough
Nakama
Nakata

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Makaia

What does the name Makaia mean?

Makaia is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1997. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Makaia in 2026?

In 2026, Makaia ranks #4,042 among girls' names in the U.S., with 36 babies given the name that year.

When was Makaia most popular?

Makaia reached its peak popularity in 2026, ranking #4,042 that year with 36 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Makaia most popular?

Makaia has historically been most popular in California. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Makaia.

Is Makaia a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Makaia is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.

What names go well with Makaia?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Makaia include Candita, Shelah, Christee. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Makaia

Makaia is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1997 and has accumulated 445 births in the dataset. Makaia's peak popularity came in 2026 when it ranked #4,042. Use the chart and map above to compare Makaia's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.