Makaylah
Every Makaylah since 1992 — 3,169 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Makaylah
Makaylah is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #7,735 in 2025 with 14 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1992, 3,169 American babies have been named Makaylah. Its peak came in 2009, when 225 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 Makaylah stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Makaylah year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 14 | #7,735 |
| 2024 | 22 | #5,726 |
| 2023 | 28 | #4,826 |
| 2022 | 17 | #6,891 |
| 2021 | 29 | #4,691 |
| 2020 | 33 | #4,233 |
| 2019 | 47 | #3,367 |
| 2018 | 52 | #3,144 |
| 2017 | 65 | #2,684 |
| 2016 | 91 | #2,140 |
| 2015 | 99 | #2,008 |
| 2014 | 120 | #1,740 |
| 2013 | 151 | #1,475 |
| 2012 | 154 | #1,474 |
| 2011 | 169 | #1,367 |
| 2010 | 188 | #1,272 |
| 2009 | 225 | #1,126 |
| 2008 | 223 | #1,156 |
| 2007 | 203 | #1,229 |
| 2006 | 192 | #1,255 |
| 2005 | 201 | #1,157 |
| 2004 | 111 | #1,743 |
| 2003 | 102 | #1,829 |
| 2002 | 103 | #1,766 |
| 2001 | 86 | #1,989 |
| 2000 | 108 | #1,641 |
| 1995 | 21 | #4,778 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Makaylah in 2025?
Makaylah ranked #7,735 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 14 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Makaylah?
3,169 babies have been named Makaylah in the United States since 1992, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Makaylah most popular?
Makaylah peaked in 2009, when 225 newborns received the name.
Is Makaylah a boy or girl name?
Makaylah is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Makaylah rising or falling?
Makaylah is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.