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Makeba

Makeba is a girl name with a rare feel, drawn from real birth records.

How common is Makeba?

Recorded births named Makeba by country

Country	Births on record
United States since 1880	702 births
England & Wales since 1996	3 births

Counts come from national birth registrations: the U.S. Social Security Administration, England & Wales (ONS) and Ireland (CSO). Coverage spans differ, so totals aren't directly comparable across countries.

Makeba's popularity over time

Babies named Makeba per year — United States (1962–2003). United States peaked in 1972 (63/yr) · England & Wales peaked in 2011 (3/yr).

When was Makeba popular?

Makeba reached its peak in 1972, when it was the #2428 most popular baby name in the United States — making it a quintessential 1970s name.

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