girl's name
Makeba
mah-KAY-bah
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 6
- Births on record 710
Makeba is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 2003 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1972, when 63 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1962.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Makeba Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1960s to 2000s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 99 |
| 1970s | 396 |
| 1980s | 120 |
| 1990s | 77 |
| 2000s | 10 |
How Popular Is Makeba?
In 2003, Makeba was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Where Makeba Is Used
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Makeba
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Makeba Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Makeba over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Makeba
- Pronunciation mah-KAY-bah
Sibling Names for Makeba
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Makeba — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Makeba
How popular is the name Makeba?
In 2003, Makeba was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Makeba a girl's or a boy's name?
Makeba is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Makeba?
Makeba has 3 syllables.
When was Makeba most popular?
Makeba peaked in 1972, when 63 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.