Makalya
Every Makalya since 1996 — 301 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Makalya
Makalya is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.
Since 1996, 301 American babies have been named Makalya. Its peak came in 2008, when 25 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
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 Makalya stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Makalya year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — |
| 2024 | — | — |
| 2023 | — | — |
| 2022 | — | — |
| 2021 | — | — |
| 2020 | — | — |
| 2019 | — | — |
| 2018 | — | — |
| 2017 | — | — |
| 2016 | 7 | #13,809 |
| 2015 | 11 | #9,908 |
| 2014 | 6 | #15,826 |
| 2013 | 12 | #9,394 |
| 2012 | 7 | #14,450 |
| 2011 | 7 | #14,250 |
| 2010 | 14 | #8,559 |
| 2009 | 21 | #6,463 |
| 2008 | 25 | #5,680 |
| 2007 | 22 | #6,238 |
| 2006 | 17 | #7,368 |
| 2005 | 23 | #5,543 |
| 2004 | 15 | #7,677 |
| 2003 | 18 | #6,473 |
| 2002 | 12 | #8,619 |
| 2001 | 16 | #6,847 |
| 2000 | 18 | #6,121 |
| 1995 | — | — |
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| 1925 | — | — |
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| 1905 | — | — |
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| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Makalya in 2025?
Makalya did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.
How many people are named Makalya?
301 babies have been named Makalya in the United States since 1996, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Makalya most popular?
Makalya peaked in 2008, when 25 newborns received the name.
Is Makalya a boy or girl name?
Makalya is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Makalya rising or falling?
Makalya is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.