Mackayla
Every Mackayla since 1992 — 1,306 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Mackayla
Mackayla is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #10,580 in 2025 with 9 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1992, 1,306 American babies have been named Mackayla. Its peak came in 1998, when 71 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1990s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Mackayla stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Mackayla year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 9 | #10,580 |
| 2024 | 9 | #10,768 |
| 2023 | 10 | #10,057 |
| 2022 | 9 | #10,897 |
| 2021 | 18 | #6,572 |
| 2020 | 13 | #8,235 |
| 2019 | 16 | #7,216 |
| 2018 | 21 | #5,928 |
| 2017 | 31 | #4,547 |
| 2016 | 23 | #5,727 |
| 2015 | 34 | #4,268 |
| 2014 | 52 | #3,170 |
| 2013 | 46 | #3,438 |
| 2012 | 48 | #3,405 |
| 2011 | 62 | #2,821 |
| 2010 | 67 | #2,686 |
| 2009 | 60 | #2,916 |
| 2008 | 57 | #3,047 |
| 2007 | 53 | #3,233 |
| 2006 | 43 | #3,657 |
| 2005 | 61 | #2,747 |
| 2004 | 55 | #2,913 |
| 2003 | 68 | #2,430 |
| 2002 | 50 | #2,963 |
| 2001 | 55 | #2,726 |
| 2000 | 71 | #2,226 |
| 1995 | 23 | #4,442 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Mackayla in 2025?
Mackayla ranked #10,580 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 9 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Mackayla?
1,306 babies have been named Mackayla in the United States since 1992, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Mackayla most popular?
Mackayla peaked in 1998, when 71 newborns received the name.
Is Mackayla a boy or girl name?
Mackayla is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Mackayla rising or falling?
Mackayla is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.