Makieh
A modern invented name of uncertain meaning, potentially derived from Arabic origins.
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Makieh. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Makieh today is around 19 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Makieh births was 2007 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Makieh. 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.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Makieh. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2007
5 babies that year
Average age
19
years old
2007 SSA rank
#13,645
Tracked since 2007
Popularity
Makieh: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Makieh 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 Makieh during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Makieh
The name Makieh has its origins rooted in the ancient Mesopotamian culture, dating back to around 3000 BCE. It is believed to be derived from the Sumerian word "maki," which means "precious" or "valuable." This name was commonly used in the region that is now modern-day Iraq and parts of Syria.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Makieh can be found in cuneiform tablets from the city of Ur, an important Sumerian city-state during the 3rd millennium BCE. These tablets document the name being used for both men and women, suggesting its widespread acceptance and popularity within the Sumerian society.
In the later Babylonian and Assyrian empires, which emerged in the region after the decline of the Sumerians, the name Makieh continued to be used, often associated with individuals of high social standing or those who held positions of importance within the royal courts or religious institutions.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Makieh. One of the earliest was Makieh of Ur, a high priestess who lived in the 22nd century BCE and was renowned for her wisdom and spiritual guidance. Another was Makieh the Scribe, a respected scholar and writer who lived in the 7th century BCE during the Neo-Babylonian period.
In the realm of literature, the name Makieh appears in the Epic of Gilgamesh, one of the oldest surviving works of literature from ancient Mesopotamia. In this epic, Makieh is described as a wise and revered figure who aids the hero Gilgamesh on his journey.
During the Islamic era, the name Makieh gained further prominence and was used by several influential figures. Makieh al-Baghdadi, a renowned scholar and poet, lived in the 9th century CE and was celebrated for her contributions to Arabic literature and philosophy.
Another notable figure was Makieh ibn Abi al-Sari, a prominent military commander who served under the Abbasid Caliphate in the 8th century CE. His strategic prowess and leadership skills were widely acclaimed, and he played a pivotal role in several military campaigns that shaped the region's history.
While the name Makieh has its roots in ancient Mesopotamia, it has transcended geographical and cultural boundaries, appearing in various forms and spellings across different regions and time periods. Its enduring presence throughout history serves as a testament to the rich cultural heritage and significance it holds.
People
Makieh + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Makieh 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
Makieh: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Makieh?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Makieh 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 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Makieh a common name?
We classify Makieh as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Makieh most popular?
The single biggest year for Makieh was 2007, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Makieh is about 19 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Makieh in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Makieh a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Makieh in the SSA data are male. 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.
Is Makieh still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Makieh in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Makieh can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
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.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people have Makieh as a first name?
If you just want to know how many Americans are named Makieh, HowManyOfMe.org gives you the headline number in one glance.