Makiyah Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Arabic
Gender Distribution:
1% Masculine / 99% Feminine
Meaning:
Makiyah means 'skilled' or 'expert' in Arabic.
Meaning of the Name Makiyah
Makiyah is a feminine name of Arabic origin. It is derived from the Arabic word 'maqiyah', meaning 'skilled' or 'expert'. The name carries connotations of intelligence and talent. With its unique sound and beautiful meaning, Makiyah is a popular choice for parents looking for a name that stands out.
Popularity of the Name Makiyah
The popularity for the name Makiyah peaked in popularity in the year 2008 with 225 births, which ranked number 2,055 out of 32,533 unique names for that year. Makiyah had the most female births in 2008 with 225, which ranked number 1,142 out of 20,474 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 2001 with 5, which ranked number 10,556 out of 12,305 male names for that year. The number of births for the name Makiyah has declined sharply over the last ten years from 183 births to 78 births, a decline of -57.38%. Among females, Makiyah has declined sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 183 births to 78 births, a decline of -57.38%.
Nationwide Popularity of Makiyah
- 20 Year Trend of Makiyah: -29.09%
- 10 Year Trend of Makiyah: -57.38%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Makiyah: -57.38%
Popularity of Makiyah by State
Among females, Makiyah was most popular in Southeastern states with 26 births in the region. It was most commonly used in AL, with 6 female births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Makiyah. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AL | < 5 | N/A | 6 | 740 |
| CA | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 3211 |
| FL | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 2111 |
| GA | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 1517 |
| SC | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 776 |
| TX | < 5 | N/A | 6 | 2942 |
| VA | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 1208 |
2024 Popularity Projections for Makiyah
- Total Births of Makiyah: 72 (-8.17%)
- Female Births of Makiyah: 72 (-8.17%)
Given the downward trend of Makiyah over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a -8.17% decrease in total births, for a total of 72 births in 2024. For Females, births for Makiyah have been decreasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 72 female births in 2024, a decrease of -8.17%.