Makia
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Makia first appeared in US Social Security records in 1972.
Over 1,345 babies have been named Makia in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Makia is past its peak , currently ranked #27,999 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #27,999
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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About the Name Makia
Makia is a girl name .
Is Makia a boy or girl name? Makia is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #27,999 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #41,528. Makia is more commonly used as a girl name.
Makia is currently ranked #27,999 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Makia include Mak, May, Maie, and Makkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Makia include Makiyah, Makinley, Makiya, Makiah . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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