girl's name
Markay
mar-KAY (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 2
- Letters 6
- Births on record 27
Markay is a girl's name with 2 syllables. In 1986 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 1955, when 6 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1955.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Markay Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1950s to 1980s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 6 |
| 1960s | 16 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 5 |
How Popular Is Markay?
In 1986, Markay 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 Markay
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Markay Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Markay over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Markay
- English mar-KAY
Sibling Names for Markay
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Markay — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Markay
How popular is the name Markay?
In 1986, Markay 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 Markay a girl's or a boy's name?
Markay is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Markay?
Markay has 2 syllables.
When was Markay most popular?
Markay peaked in 1955, when 6 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.