Makisha
Makisha is a girl baby name. Ranked #34,673 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
Makisha first appeared in US Social Security records in 1973.
Over 446 babies have been named Makisha in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Makisha is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #34,673 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #34,673
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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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About the Name Makisha
Makisha is a girl name .
Makisha is currently ranked #34,673 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Makisha include Mak, May, Makie, and Makiie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Makisha 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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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis