Makeda Girl

Popularity: #933 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: mah-KEH-dah /mɑːˈkɛdə/

Origin: Amharic; Ethiopian

Meaning: Queen of Sheba (Amharic: 'the one who is great')

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Makeda is believed to have its roots in the ancient Ethiopian language of Ge'ez, where it is thought to mean "greatness" or "the one who is great." This name is often associated with the legendary Queen of Sheba, known in the Hebrew Bible as the monarch who visited King Solomon in Jerusalem, as recounted in the Book of Kings and the Book of Chronicles. The narrative, which dates back to the 10th century BCE, has been a significant part of Jewish, Christian, and Islamic traditions, contributing to the enduring legacy of the name.

In the context of Ethiopian history, Makeda is often regarded as the queen's name, and her story has been immortalized in various texts, including the Kebra Nagast, a 14th-century Ethiopian epic that recounts the origins of the Solomonic dynasty. This work, which translates to "The Glory of Kings," emphasizes the queen's journey to Solomon and her subsequent role in the lineage of Ethiopian emperors, thereby solidifying the cultural significance of the name Makeda in Ethiopian heritage.

The name has also been embraced in various forms across different cultures, reflecting its historical resonance. In addition to its royal associations, Makeda symbolizes wisdom, strength, and leadership, qualities often attributed to the legendary queen.

The name has been celebrated in literature and art, further embedding it in the cultural consciousness of those familiar with the story of the Queen of Sheba. As such, Makeda stands as a testament to the rich tapestry of Ethiopian history and its connections to broader narratives in world literature.

Famous people named Makeda

In this section, you will find notable people named Makeda. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Makeda who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

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Makeda is a singer best known for her work in the R&B genre and her singles like 'My Love' and 'The One'.

Makeda is a model and actress known for her roles in various fashion campaigns and television series.

Fictional characters named Makeda

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Makeda is a fictional character from the novel The Queen of Sheba. She is the legendary queen known for her wisdom and her visit to King Solomon.

Sibling suggestions

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Makeda, the following options are frequently chosen as complementary choices by parents.

MalikaAmaraZaharaAminaNiaLayla

Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Makeda. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.

MikaylaMikedaKhadijaMalikaZaharaAaliyahAmaraSamara

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Makeda was first seen in the United States in 1968.

Makeda has ranked as high as #2361 nationally, which occurred in 1985, and has been most popular in New York, Florida, California, Pennsylvania, and Georgia.

In the past 5 years the name Makeda has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Makeda 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 Makeda 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 Makeda.

Year Total Births Girl
2025 15 15
2024 21 21
2023 18 18
2022 29 29
2021 27 27
2020 21 21
2019 33 33
2018 35 35
2017 37 37
2016 38 38
2015 27 27
2014 25 25
2013 30 30
2012 22 22
2011 14 14
2010 21 21
2009 26 26
2008 21 21
2007 27 27
2006 31 31
2005 26 26
2004 37 37
2003 33 33
2002 38 38
2001 29 29
2000 40 40
1999 38 38
1998 33 33
1997 45 45
1996 40 40
1995 50 50
1994 37 37
1993 39 39
1992 51 51
1991 44 44
1990 55 55
1989 40 40
1988 41 41
1987 42 42
1986 38 38
1985 85 85
1984 35 35
1983 38 38
1982 30 30
1981 28 28
1980 30 30
1979 23 23
1978 26 26
1977 24 24
1976 35 35
1975 19 19
1974 19 19
1973 14 14
1972 14 14
1971 9 9
1970 5 5
1969 14 14
1968 5 5

Top States for Makeda (2017)

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
NY 6
55%
GA 5
45%