Makaiah Unisex
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: mah-KAI-ah //məˈkaɪə//
Origin: Hebrew; English
Meaning: gift of God (Hebrew); who is like God? (English)
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Makaiah has its roots in Hebrew, deriving from the name מִיכָיָה (Mikhaiah), which translates to "who is like Yahweh?" This name is a combination of the Hebrew elements "mi" meaning "who," and "Yah" which is a shortened form of Yahweh, the personal name of God in the Hebrew Bible. The name has undergone various adaptations as it transitioned through different languages and cultures, eventually making its way into English usage, primarily through biblical translations and the influence of Christian traditions.
Historically, the name appears in the Hebrew Bible, where it is associated with several figures, including a minor prophet mentioned in the Book of Micah, which dates back to the 8th century BCE. The name's biblical connections have contributed to its significance in Judeo-Christian contexts, where it has been used in various forms throughout the centuries.
The King James Bible, published in 1611, helped to solidify the name's presence in English-speaking cultures, as it included references to biblical characters bearing the name. Culturally, Makaiah and its variants have been embraced for their spiritual connotations and connections to divine attributes, reflecting a common theme in many biblical names that emphasize the relationship between the individual and the divine.
The name has also been associated with strength and resilience, qualities that resonate within various traditions. While diminutive forms or variations may exist, the name's historical and cultural significance primarily stems from its original Hebrew roots and its enduring presence in religious texts.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Makaiah was first seen in the United States in 2002.
Makaiah has ranked as high as #7454 nationally, which occurred in 2023, and has been most popular in Texas.
In the past 5 years the name Makaiah has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Makaiah is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Makaiah was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Makaiah.
| Year | Total Births | Boy | Girl |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 22 | 5 | 17 |
| 2024 | 32 | 8 | 24 |
| 2023 | 33 | 10 | 23 |
| 2022 | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| 2021 | 13 | 0 | 13 |
| 2020 | 11 | 6 | 5 |
| 2019 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| 2018 | 11 | 0 | 11 |
| 2017 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| 2016 | 8 | 0 | 8 |
| 2015 | 8 | 0 | 8 |
| 2014 | 8 | 0 | 8 |
| 2013 | 14 | 0 | 14 |
| 2012 | 13 | 0 | 13 |
| 2011 | 10 | 0 | 10 |
| 2010 | 12 | 0 | 12 |
| 2009 | 11 | 5 | 6 |
| 2008 | 6 | 0 | 6 |
| 2007 | 10 | 0 | 10 |
| 2006 | 6 | 0 | 6 |
| 2005 | 6 | 0 | 6 |
| 2004 | 6 | 0 | 6 |
| 2003 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| 2002 | 8 | 0 | 8 |
Top States for Makaiah (2023)
We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| TX | 5 |