Makayla
Peaked at #37 nationally in 2008, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1971, Makayla has been recorded >99% of the time for girls and <1% of the time for boys.
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Makayla — Girls (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#37
in 2008
Current rank
#542
in 2024
Years tracked
54
1971–2024
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1971, Makayla reached its peak popularity for girls in 2008, ranking #37 nationally with 5,956 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #123 (2014) to #542 (2024) — a 77% drop.
As of 2024, Makayla ranks #542 nationally for girls, with 556 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #542 | 556 |
| 2023 | #453 | 682 |
| 2022 | #392 | 796 |
| 2021 | #355 | 878 |
| 2020 | #325 | 954 |
| 2019 | #261 | 1,264 |
| 2018 | #232 | 1,376 |
| 2017 | #205 | 1,504 |
Makayla — Boys (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#3418
in 2004
Last ranked
#9298
in 2011
Years tracked
15
1997–2011
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1997, Makayla reached its peak popularity for boys in 2004, ranking #3418 nationally with 28 babies given the name that year.
Makayla hasn't appeared among the national top ranks for boys since 2011, when it stood at #9298.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | #9,298 | 8 |
| 2010 | #7,938 | 10 |
| 2009 | #10,585 | 7 |
| 2008 | #12,015 | 6 |
| 2007 | #11,818 | 6 |
| 2006 | #10,239 | 7 |
| 2005 | #5,766 | 14 |
| 2004 | #3,418 | 28 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
Other names that peaked around the same era and rose or fell on a comparable curve.
Based on US data — girls' names only.
Common Questions
When was Makayla most popular?
Makayla was most popular in 2008, when it ranked #37 nationally for girls — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Makayla becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently falling; for boys, it's currently falling, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Makayla?
At least 107,627 babies have been recorded with the name Makayla in the US since 1971, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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