Makeda
- Gender
- Female
- Meaning
- Amharic Of Ethiopia Name Meaning "Beautiful Armrest"
- Origin
- African
Makeda Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 1,752 baby girls have been named Makeda. The name peaked in 1985 with 85 US births that year (rank #1468). In 2024, ranked #5880 nationally — 4,412 places below its 1985 peak.
Top States for Makeda
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Makeda births are: New York (360), Florida (55), California (16).
Other African-Origin Names Like Makeda
If you like Makeda's African origin, consider these related names: Aamori, Abasi, Abayomi, Abba, Abdalla. Browse all African names →
6-Letter Names Starting with M
Names with Makeda's exact length and starting letter: Maahes, Mabina, Macala, Macawi, Maccus.
Quick Facts About Makeda
Variant Forms
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Compare Makeda to Other Popular Names
Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Makeda against today's most popular girls-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).