Makyra is a unique and captivating first name of African-American origin, derived from the Swahili word 'makira' meaning 'intelligent'. It is pronounced as MAH-ky-ra, with the stress on the second syllable. The name Makyra gained popularity in the United States during the late 20th century, likely due to its appealing sound and distinctive spelling.
The name Makyra has seen a significant rise and fall in popularity over the years. It started off strong with 14 births in 2001 but peaked at 27 births in 2004. After that, there was a gradual decline, reaching as low as 6 births in both 2019 and 2023. The total number of births named Makyra from 1995 to 2023 is 319.