Makil
A variant of the name Michael, of Hebrew origin meaning "who is like God?"
Name Census estimates that about 11 living Americans carry the first name Makil. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Makil today is around 29 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Makil births was 1995 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Makil. 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 Makil. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
11
~ 1 in 31,159,485 Americans
Peak year
1995
6 babies that year
Average age
29
years old
1999 SSA rank
#10,964
Tracked since 1995
Popularity
Makil: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Makil 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 Makil during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 11 | 0 | 11 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Makil
The name Makil is believed to have its origins in the Arabic language, with roots tracing back to the Middle East and the Arabian Peninsula. It is thought to be derived from the Arabic word "makil," which means "to measure" or "to weigh." This connection suggests that the name may have been associated with the concept of balance, fairness, or justice in its early usage.
One of the earliest recorded references to the name Makil can be found in the writings of Ibn Khaldun, a renowned Arab historian and philosopher from the 14th century. In his influential work, the Muqaddimah, Ibn Khaldun mentioned a scholar named Makil ibn al-Qasim, indicating that the name was in use during that time period.
In the realm of Islamic literature, the name Makil appears in various contexts. For instance, in the famous collection of hadith (sayings and traditions of Prophet Muhammad), there is a narration attributed to a companion named Makil ibn Yasar. This reference provides evidence of the name's presence within the early Islamic community.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Makil. One such figure was Makil ibn Abi al-Makil, a distinguished Arab poet who lived in the 9th century CE. His poetic works were highly regarded and contributed to the rich literary heritage of the Arabic language.
Another prominent figure was Makil ibn Yasar al-Ghamidi, a companion of Prophet Muhammad and a revered scholar in the early days of Islam. He is renowned for his extensive knowledge of Islamic jurisprudence and his role in transmitting and preserving the teachings of the Prophet.
In the modern era, the name Makil has continued to be used, albeit less commonly than in earlier times. One notable bearer of the name was Makil al-Qaysi, an Iraqi writer and poet who lived in the 20th century. His literary works, which explored themes of identity and cultural heritage, garnered critical acclaim within the Arab literary circles.
While the name Makil may not be as widely popular as some other Arabic names today, its historical significance and connection to concepts of balance and justice make it a noteworthy and meaningful name within the Arabic cultural tradition.
People
Makil + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Makil 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
Makil: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Makil?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 11 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Makil 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 31,159,485 US residents.
Is Makil a common name?
We classify Makil as "Very Rare". It ranks above 30.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 11 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Makil most popular?
The single biggest year for Makil was 1995, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Makil is about 29 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 Makil in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Makil a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Makil 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 Makil still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Makil 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 Makil 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 the name Makil?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.