Makyah, pronounced MAY-kuh, is a distinctive and contemporary given name of African American origin. It gained prominence during the late 20th century as a creative alternative to more traditional names. The name Makyah consists of three parts: 'Ma' meaning mother in Hebrew, 'Ki' meaning my or mine in Hawaiian, and 'Ya(h)' which is often associated with the Lord's name, Yahweh, in Hebrew. Therefore, Makyah could be interpreted as 'My Mother' or 'My Mine'. This name is sometimes spelled Makya, but Makyah is more commonly used.
The name Makyah experienced a peak in popularity around the early 2000s with 47 births recorded in both 2003 and 2004, followed by a gradual decline over the years, with only 7 births in 2023.