girl's name
Makisha
muh-KEE-shuh (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 7
- Births on record 449
Makisha is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 1994 it was given to 6 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 48 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1973.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Makisha Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1970s to 1990s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 224 |
| 1980s | 188 |
| 1990s | 34 |
How Popular Is Makisha?
In 1994, Makisha was given to 6 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 Makisha 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 Makisha
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Makisha Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Makisha over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Makisha
- English muh-KEE-shuh
Sibling Names for Makisha
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Makisha — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Makisha
How popular is the name Makisha?
In 1994, Makisha was given to 6 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 Makisha a girl's or a boy's name?
Makisha is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Makisha?
Makisha has 3 syllables.
When was Makisha most popular?
Makisha peaked in 1974, when 48 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.