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Originating from the Ge'ez language meaning 'Greatness,' Makeda is a name that radiates strength, wisdom, and the majestic spirit of a legendary queen who rules with grace and intellect.
Key Stats
| Total births | 1,550 |
| Gender | Female (0% / 100%) |
| Peak year | 2021 |
| Peak generation | Gen A |
| First recorded | 2004 |
| Most recent | 2025 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | African |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Name Traits & Attributes
⚡ Modern Favorite
Top States
TX — 50%LA — 16%KY — 12%AL — 12%IN — 9%
Notable People
Queen Makeda (Legendary Queen of Sheba in the Kebra Nagast) · Makeda Silvera (Novelist and Editor of 'The Heart Does Not Bend') · Makeda Kumasi (Artistic Director of 'The WEAD Academy') · Makeda Smith (CEO of Savvy Girl and Author) · Makeda Mahadeo (Rwandan-Jamaican Media Personality and DJ)
Nicknames & Diminutives
MakKedaMaki
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