Unknown; possibly a modern variation or place name.
The exact etymology of Makira is unclear. It is frequently cited as a modern American invention, likely influenced by names like Kira or Makayla, though it is also the name of the largest island in the Solomon Islands.
Less common today
Makira isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #7,792 in 2005.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
