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Makeva

muh-KEE-vuh /məˈkiːvə/

At a glance

In short
Makeva is a unique and beautiful name of unknown origin, associated with strength, individuality, and creativity. A rare gem for baby girls.
U.S. rank 2025
Not in the 2025 data · last seen 1987 (#11,325)
Babies in 1987
5 (<0.01% of girls)
Peak
#8,775 in 1974
First recorded
1974

Meaning of Makeva

Makeva is a unique and beautiful name of unknown origin. Although not widely popular, it has been used in the United States since at least the 1970s. The name Makeva is associated with qualities such as strength, individuality, and creativity. While there are variations such as Makayla and Mekayla, Makeva stands out as an uncommon choice for parents looking for a distinctive name for their daughter. With only a handful of occurrences in the United States over the years, Makeva is a rare gem waiting to be discovered by those seeking a one-of-a-kind name for their baby girl.

How to pronounce Makeva

English

Popularity of Makeva in the U.S.

Makeva was last recorded in the U.S. in 1987, ranked #11,325 with 5 babies. It peaked at #8,775 in 1974. It first appears in the records in 1974.

Bar and line chart: Makeva in the U.S., 1974–1987. Bars: girls given the name each year, most 5 in 1974 and 5 in 1987. Line: rank among girl names, peak #8,775 in 1974, #11,325 in 1987.
  • Girls named Makeva (left scale)
  • Rank among U.S. girl names (right scale, #1 at the top)
By year, 1974–1987. Source: SSA. Download: PNG · SVG
Year-by-year table, 1974⁠–⁠1987 3 rows
YearBabiesRankvs previous year
1987511,325back
197859,750back
197458,775new