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Makiah
Pronounced mə-KY-ə /məˈkaɪ.ə/High
Meaning: Modern styling in the Micaiah/Makaiah line — 'who is like Yahweh?'; construction informalLow
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.
History & Origin
Makiah styles the Micaiah line — Hebrew 'who is like Yahweh?' — through the modern -iah wave (construction informal, which we flag).
It registers thinly in records. Rare, who-is-like-God in echo, and questioning.
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What does the name Makiah mean?
Makiah styles the Micaiah line, 'who is like Yahweh?'; the construction is informal.
How do you pronounce Makiah?
It's said mə-KY-ə /məˈkaɪ.ə/ — three syllables, stress on the second.
Is Makiah a boy or girl name?
Makiah is used for both sexes; this page covers its use as a boy's name.
How popular is Makiah?
Makiah is a rare name in the U.S.