Makiah Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Makiah has Hebrew origins and means 'who is like Yahweh?'. It evolved from the name Micaiah and reflects a strong religious sentiment. While it does not have a significant biblical background, it has gained modern popularity as a unique name choice. Variants include Micaiah and Micah, and it is perceived positively in contemporary culture.
The name Makiah is most popular in Indiana, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) generation in the MidWest region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Makiah has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Makiah' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 13208th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 4850th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 5257th out of 23106 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 10206th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 1922nd out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 3597th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Makiah' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Makiah"
Pronunciation
/məˈkaɪə/
Origin
Hebrew
Etymology
The name Makiah is derived from the Hebrew name Micaiah, which means 'who is like Yahweh?'. It reflects the questioning nature of the name, emphasizing the greatness of God.
Meaning
Who is like Yahweh?
Language Evolution
Micaiah, Makiah
Historical Usage
The name Makiah has gained popularity in modern times, particularly among families looking for unique biblical names. Its use has increased in the 21st century.
Variants & Derivatives
Micaiah, Micah, Makayla
Modern Popularity & Image
Today, Makiah is viewed as a modern and unique name, often associated with strength and spirituality.
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Makiah"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Makiah"
"Makiah" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 13208th of 16616 | 13 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 4850th of 24088 | 273 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 5257th of 23106 | 212 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 10206th of 27321 | 92 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 1922nd of 35406 | 1,612 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 3597th of 30306 | 520 |
Regional Popularity of "Makiah" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
76.51% 3048th/3984 |
73.95% 3318th/4487 |
- | - |
Regional Popularity of "Makiah" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
28.83% 1321st/4582 |
54.74% 2827th/5164 |
28.42% 2078th/7313 |
40.63% 3032nd/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
71.54% 2850th/3984 |
- |
66.97% 4569th/6822 |
94.39% 5924th/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Makiah"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Makiah" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.