Makiah Unisex
Origin(s)
Pronunciationmah-KY-ah / /məˈkaɪə/Hebrew; English
Meaning
Who is like God? (Hebrew); a variant of Micaiah (English)
Historical & Cultural Background
In Hebrew tradition, the name Makiah is derived from Micaiah, which means 'Who is like God?' and is associated with biblical figures. In English contexts, it is often seen as a modern variant or derivative of Micaiah, reflecting a blend of cultural influences.
Similar Names
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Variants
- Micaiah
- Mikiah
International Variants
- Micaiah (English)
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Makiah was first seen in the United States in 1995. Makiah has ranked as high as #1332 nationally, which occurred in 2024, and has been most popular in Pennsylvania, and Indiana. In the past 5 years the name Makiah has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Makiah (2023)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| IN | 6 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1995 | 6 |
| 1996 | 7 |
| 1997 | 8 |
| 1998 | 6 |
| 1999 | 18 |
| 2000 | 15 |
| 2001 | 18 |
| 2002 | 16 |
| 2003 | 19 |
| 2004 | 28 |
| 2005 | 11 |
| 2006 | 27 |
| 2007 | 21 |
| 2008 | 22 |
| 2009 | 26 |
| 2010 | 20 |
| 2011 | 10 |
| 2012 | 8 |
| 2013 | 14 |
| 2014 | 11 |
| 2015 | 20 |
| 2016 | 11 |
| 2017 | 19 |
| 2018 | 17 |
| 2019 | 22 |
| 2020 | 13 |
| 2021 | 20 |
| 2022 | 19 |
| 2023 | 18 |
| 2024 | 28 |