Maciah Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Hebrew
Gender Distribution:
55% Masculine / 45% Feminine
Meaning:
Maciah means 'God's gift'
Meaning of the Name Maciah
Maciah is a name of Hebrew origin. It is derived from the Hebrew name 'Makiah' which means 'God's gift'. Maciah is believed to symbolize a special blessing or gift from God. With three syllables, Maciah has a pleasing and melodic sound. This name is unique and not commonly used.
Popularity of the Name Maciah
The popularity for the name Maciah peaked in popularity in the year 2022 with 22 births, which ranked number 10,147 out of 29,174 unique names for that year. Maciah had the most female births in 2001 with 21, which ranked number 5,363 out of 17,976 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 2022 with 22, which ranked number 4,540 out of 14,255 male names for that year. The number of births for the name Maciah has increased sharply over the last ten years from 14 births to 22 births, an increase of 57.14%. Among males, Maciah has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 14 births to 22 births, an increase of 57.14%.
Nationwide Popularity of Maciah
- 20 Year Trend of Maciah: 10.00%
- 10 Year Trend of Maciah: 57.14%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Maciah: 57.14%
Popularity of Maciah by State
For males, Maciah was most popular in Midwestern states with 10 births in the region. It was most commonly seen in IN, with 10 male births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Maciah. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IN | 10 | 598 | < 5 | N/A |
2024 Popularity Projections for Maciah
- Total Births of Maciah: 23 (4.62%)
- Male Births of Maciah: 23 (4.62%)
Given the upward trend of Maciah over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 4.62% increase in total births, for a total of 23 births in 2024. Male births for Maciah have been increasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 23 male births in 2024, an increase of 4.62%.