Makaya Girl
Origin(s)
Pronunciationmah-KAI-ah / /məˈkaɪə/Hawaiian; African
Meaning
Hawaiian: 'the one who is precious'; African: 'to be strong'
Historical & Cultural Background
In Hawaiian culture, names often reflect nature and personal attributes, with 'Makaya' embodying the idea of preciousness. The African origin relates to various cultures where names signify strength and resilience, emphasizing the importance of character in naming practices. Both origins highlight positive traits valued in their respective societies.
Similar Names
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Variants
- Makayla
- Mikayla
- Makaylah
International Variants
- Makai (Hawaiian)
- Makayla (English)
Famous people named Makaya
Makaya McCraven — musician.
Makaya M. — artist.
Fictional characters named Makaya
Makaya — animated series.
Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Makaya was first seen in the United States in 1990. Makaya has ranked as high as #1317 nationally, which occurred in 2007, and has been most popular in Texas, Illinois, Georgia, Wisconsin, and Indiana. In the past 5 years the name Makaya has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Makaya (2010)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| IL | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 6 |
| 1991 | 7 |
| 1992 | 5 |
| 1993 | 10 |
| 1994 | 15 |
| 1995 | 17 |
| 1996 | 12 |
| 1997 | 22 |
| 1998 | 21 |
| 1999 | 22 |
| 2000 | 41 |
| 2001 | 49 |
| 2002 | 64 |
| 2003 | 57 |
| 2004 | 59 |
| 2005 | 55 |
| 2006 | 61 |
| 2007 | 71 |
| 2008 | 65 |
| 2009 | 45 |
| 2010 | 47 |
| 2011 | 35 |
| 2012 | 34 |
| 2013 | 27 |
| 2014 | 25 |
| 2015 | 20 |
| 2016 | 21 |
| 2017 | 21 |
| 2018 | 12 |
| 2019 | 10 |
| 2020 | 18 |
| 2021 | 8 |
| 2022 | 11 |
| 2023 | 8 |
| 2024 | 11 |