Makhia
A feminine name of Greek origin meaning "battle".
Name Census estimates that about 755 living Americans carry the first name Makhia. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Makhia today is around 18 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Makhia births was 2003 (78 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Makhia. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
755
~ 1 in 453,979 Americans
Peak year
2003
78 babies that year
Average age
18
years old
2024 SSA rank
#14,543
Tracked since 1999
Popularity
Makhia: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Makhia from the 1990s through to the 2020s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 493 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2000s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Makhia by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Makhia during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Makhias live
The SSA's state-level files cover 12 states and territories. Georgia, Florida, Alabama recorded the most babies named Makhia, while Mississippi, Louisiana, South Carolina recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 19 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Makhia
The name Makhia is believed to have its origins in the Arabic language. Its roots can be traced back to the word "makh," which means "praise" or "glorification." The name is thought to have emerged in the Middle East during the medieval period, when Arab culture and Islamic civilization were at their peak.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Makhia can be found in ancient Islamic texts and manuscripts from the 9th and 10th centuries. These texts often mentioned individuals bearing the name, suggesting that it was in use among the Muslim population of the time.
Throughout history, there have been several notable figures who have carried the name Makhia. One of the earliest recorded individuals was Makhia al-Andalusi, a renowned philosopher and scholar from Al-Andalus (modern-day Spain) who lived in the 11th century. He made significant contributions to the fields of logic, metaphysics, and ethics.
Another historically significant figure bearing the name was Makhia al-Baghdadi, a renowned mathematician and astronomer from Baghdad who lived in the 12th century. He is credited with making important advancements in the study of algebra and trigonometry, and his works were widely studied and referenced by scholars across the Islamic world.
In the 14th century, Makhia al-Dimashqi, a Syrian historian and traveler, gained prominence for his comprehensive accounts of the regions he visited, including detailed descriptions of their geography, culture, and customs. His writings provided valuable insights into the medieval Islamic world.
During the Ottoman Empire, the name Makhia was also found among the ruling elite. One notable figure was Makhia Pasha, a high-ranking Ottoman statesman and military leader who lived in the 16th century. He played a crucial role in the expansion and governance of the Ottoman territories.
In more recent times, Makhia al-Siba'i, an influential Egyptian Islamic scholar and jurist of the 20th century, carried the name. He made significant contributions to the study and interpretation of Islamic law and its application in modern contexts.
These are just a few examples of notable individuals throughout history who have borne the name Makhia. The name's enduring presence across various cultures and time periods highlights its deep-rooted significance and connection to the Arabic language and Islamic heritage.
People
Makhia + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Makhia as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with M
Other first names starting with M with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Makhia: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Makhia?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 755 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Makhia going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 453,979 US residents.
Is Makhia a common name?
We classify Makhia as "Very Rare". It ranks above 88.1% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 764 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Makhia most popular?
The single biggest year for Makhia was 2003, when 78 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Makhia is about 18 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Makhia a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Makhia in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.