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Makia

Girl

Meaning of Makia: Hawaiian: 'aim' or 'goal'

Makia is a girl's name most strongly associated with Hawaiian naming. It has 5 letters and 2 syllables, and it is a genuinely rare and unique choice — 10708th most popular girls' name in the United States in 2025.

US rank 2025

#10708

8 babies in 2025

England & Wales 2024

Fewer than 3 babies or unlisted

US babies since 1880

1,381

First recorded 1972 · peak 2002

Trend

stable

Style: rare

Popularity over time

1981: 22 babies1982: 19 babies1983: 15 babies1984: 20 babies1985: 22 babies1986: 19 babies1987: 20 babies1988: 13 babies1989: 16 babies1990: 30 babies19901991: 31 babies1992: 22 babies1993: 37 babies1994: 40 babies1995: 27 babies1996: 51 babies1997: 42 babies1998: 51 babies1999: 46 babies2000: 42 babies20002001: 51 babies2002: 69 babies2003: 51 babies2004: 60 babies2005: 66 babies2006: 48 babies2007: 44 babies2008: 46 babies2009: 27 babies2010: 30 babies20102011: 19 babies2012: 18 babies2013: 16 babies2014: 9 babies2015: 20 babies2016: 13 babies2017: 13 babies2018: 0 babies2019: 0 babies2020: 5 babies20202021: 0 babies2022: 0 babies2023: 0 babies2024: 6 babies2025: 8 babies
US babies named Makia per year (Social Security Administration). Peak bar = 69.

Gender split

2% boys · 98% girls, based on US, UK and international usage.

Origins & cultures

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