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Origin & history of Makeba1
Modern American roots
Makeba comes from the Modern American tradition, meaning "Makeba" means "one who brings joy".
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How popular is Makeba?
1972
peak year
The name Makeba reached its peak in 1972, with 63 registrations (ranked #1511). It had only entered records 10 years earlier, in 1962. Since then, the name has largely fallen out of use. Across all years on record, approximately 702 American babies have carried this name.
Year-by-year registrations
1880–2024 · U.S. Social Security data
63
Babies named in peak year
(ranked #1,511)
(ranked #1,511)
702
All-time total
(since 1880)
(since 1880)
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Numerology of Makeba6
Life path number
The Nurturer
Nurturing, love and responsibility.
❤️Nurturing
🏡Home-centred
⚖️Just
🌸Generous
M4
A1
K2
E5
B2
A1
Sum: 15 → Life path 6
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Personality of Makeba❤️
Nurturing heart
They notice when someone is struggling before anyone else.
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Creates warmth
Their circle is warmer for their presence.
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Strong morals
They know what's right and stand by it.
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Quietly selfless
They give and give, often without realising how much.
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