Makylah
Every Makylah since 1997 — 551 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Makylah
Makylah is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #11,543 in 2025 with 8 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1997, 551 American babies have been named Makylah. Its peak came in 2010, when 43 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
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 Makylah stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Makylah year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 8 | #11,543 |
| 2024 | 5 | #16,787 |
| 2023 | 5 | #16,709 |
| 2022 | 5 | #16,824 |
| 2021 | 11 | #9,330 |
| 2020 | 9 | #10,804 |
| 2019 | 6 | #14,917 |
| 2018 | 29 | #4,733 |
| 2017 | 15 | #7,694 |
| 2016 | 24 | #5,551 |
| 2015 | 26 | #5,238 |
| 2014 | 31 | #4,617 |
| 2013 | 32 | #4,505 |
| 2012 | 29 | #4,922 |
| 2011 | 32 | #4,527 |
| 2010 | 43 | #3,676 |
| 2009 | 37 | #4,158 |
| 2008 | 35 | #4,418 |
| 2007 | 31 | #4,760 |
| 2006 | 19 | #6,744 |
| 2005 | 31 | #4,444 |
| 2004 | 18 | #6,667 |
| 2003 | 18 | #6,474 |
| 2002 | 10 | #9,980 |
| 2001 | 14 | #7,582 |
| 2000 | 10 | #9,613 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Makylah in 2025?
Makylah ranked #11,543 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 8 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Makylah?
551 babies have been named Makylah in the United States since 1997, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Makylah most popular?
Makylah peaked in 2010, when 43 newborns received the name.
Is Makylah a boy or girl name?
Makylah is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Makylah rising or falling?
Makylah is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.