Makyla
Every Makyla since 1982 — 2,418 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Makyla
Makyla is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #5,500 in 2025 with 23 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1982, 2,418 American babies have been named Makyla. Its peak came in 2005, when 160 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 Makyla stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Makyla year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 23 | #5,500 |
| 2024 | 19 | #6,314 |
| 2023 | 15 | #7,504 |
| 2022 | 25 | #5,257 |
| 2021 | 23 | #5,503 |
| 2020 | 23 | #5,424 |
| 2019 | 38 | #3,887 |
| 2018 | 43 | #3,597 |
| 2017 | 37 | #4,045 |
| 2016 | 51 | #3,207 |
| 2015 | 64 | #2,766 |
| 2014 | 59 | #2,913 |
| 2013 | 87 | #2,167 |
| 2012 | 100 | #1,966 |
| 2011 | 106 | #1,892 |
| 2010 | 121 | #1,730 |
| 2009 | 119 | #1,817 |
| 2008 | 132 | #1,696 |
| 2007 | 155 | #1,500 |
| 2006 | 145 | #1,519 |
| 2005 | 160 | #1,361 |
| 2004 | 143 | #1,441 |
| 2003 | 118 | #1,640 |
| 2002 | 124 | #1,529 |
| 2001 | 86 | #1,990 |
| 2000 | 86 | #1,960 |
| 1995 | 26 | #4,051 |
| 1990 | 5 | #14,326 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Makyla in 2025?
Makyla ranked #5,500 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 23 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Makyla?
2,418 babies have been named Makyla in the United States since 1982, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Makyla most popular?
Makyla peaked in 2005, when 160 newborns received the name.
Is Makyla a boy or girl name?
Makyla is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Makyla rising or falling?
Makyla is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.