Makeyla
Every Makeyla since 1998 — 386 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Makeyla
Makeyla is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #10,592 in 2025 with 9 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1998, 386 American babies have been named Makeyla. Its peak came in 2009, when 30 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 Makeyla stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Makeyla 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 | #10,592 |
| 2024 | 11 | #9,330 |
| 2023 | 13 | #8,324 |
| 2022 | 15 | #7,506 |
| 2021 | 11 | #9,327 |
| 2020 | 8 | #11,744 |
| 2019 | 11 | #9,502 |
| 2018 | 21 | #5,933 |
| 2017 | 16 | #7,304 |
| 2016 | 17 | #7,109 |
| 2015 | 15 | #7,855 |
| 2014 | 20 | #6,347 |
| 2013 | 21 | #6,165 |
| 2012 | 19 | #6,774 |
| 2011 | 28 | #5,001 |
| 2010 | 26 | #5,352 |
| 2009 | 30 | #4,893 |
| 2008 | 19 | #6,975 |
| 2007 | 12 | #9,936 |
| 2006 | 6 | #16,359 |
| 2005 | 8 | #12,557 |
| 2004 | 10 | #10,403 |
| 2003 | 7 | #13,304 |
| 2002 | 9 | #10,752 |
| 2001 | — | — |
| 2000 | 6 | #14,292 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Makeyla in 2025?
Makeyla ranked #10,592 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 Makeyla?
386 babies have been named Makeyla in the United States since 1998, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Makeyla most popular?
Makeyla peaked in 2009, when 30 newborns received the name.
Is Makeyla a boy or girl name?
Makeyla is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Makeyla rising or falling?
Makeyla is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.