Makeba
Makeba is a girl baby name. Ranked #63,770 in the US, popular nicknames include Mak, May, and Makie.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Historical Record
Makeba first appeared in US Social Security records in 1962.
Over 702 babies have been named Makeba in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Makeba is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #63,770 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #63,770
- Total SSA Count
- 5
Alternative Spellings
Nicknames
Middle Name Ideas
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Timeless choice, smooth 3-1 syllable flow
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Timeless choice, smooth 3-1 syllable flow
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Timeless choice, smooth 3-1 syllable flow
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Timeless choice, smooth 3-1 syllable flow
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About the Name Makeba
Makeba is a girl name .
Makeba is currently ranked #63,770 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Makeba include Mak, May, Makie, and Makeie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Makeba include Makenna, Makenzie, Makena, Makenzi . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis