True rice field
In Japanese, the name is most commonly formed from the kanji 'maki' meaning true or genuine and 'ta' meaning rice field. While it is a recognized surname in Japan, its use as a given name is rare. In the United States, it is most widely recognized as the brand name of a prominent power tool manufacturer.
Less common today
Makita isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #5,109 in 1991.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
A character in the anime series · Wicked City
