girl's name
Makesha
muh-KEE-shuh (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 7
- Births on record 473
Makesha is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 1995 it was given to 7 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 1974, when 69 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1971.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Makesha Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1970s to 1990s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 273 |
| 1980s | 163 |
| 1990s | 37 |
How Popular Is Makesha?
In 1995, Makesha was given to 7 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 Makesha
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Makesha Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Makesha over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Makesha
- English muh-KEE-shuh
Sibling Names for Makesha
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Makesha — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Makesha
How popular is the name Makesha?
In 1995, Makesha was given to 7 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 Makesha a girl's or a boy's name?
Makesha is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Makesha?
Makesha has 3 syllables.
When was Makesha most popular?
Makesha peaked in 1974, when 69 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.