girl's name
Makeisha
muh-KEE-shuh (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 8
- Births on record 229
Makeisha is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 2004 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 1979, when 22 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1974.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Makeisha Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1970s to 2000s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 80 |
| 1980s | 101 |
| 1990s | 43 |
| 2000s | 5 |
How Popular Is Makeisha?
In 2004, Makeisha 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.
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 Makeisha
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Makeisha Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Makeisha over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Makeisha
- English muh-KEE-shuh
Sibling Names for Makeisha
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Makeisha — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Makeisha
How popular is the name Makeisha?
In 2004, Makeisha 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 Makeisha a girl's or a boy's name?
Makeisha is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Makeisha?
Makeisha has 3 syllables.
When was Makeisha most popular?
Makeisha peaked in 1979, when 22 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.