Markayla
Every Markayla since 1988 — 2,245 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Markayla
Markayla is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #7,746 in 2025 with 14 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1988, 2,245 American babies have been named Markayla. Its peak came in 2008, when 134 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 Markayla stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Markayla 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 | #7,746 |
| 2024 | 16 | #7,129 |
| 2023 | 24 | #5,333 |
| 2022 | 18 | #6,620 |
| 2021 | 20 | #6,089 |
| 2020 | 23 | #5,428 |
| 2019 | 27 | #4,993 |
| 2018 | 24 | #5,406 |
| 2017 | 40 | #3,817 |
| 2016 | 54 | #3,084 |
| 2015 | 58 | #2,987 |
| 2014 | 52 | #3,173 |
| 2013 | 52 | #3,154 |
| 2012 | 73 | #2,505 |
| 2011 | 85 | #2,235 |
| 2010 | 78 | #2,419 |
| 2009 | 130 | #1,709 |
| 2008 | 134 | #1,675 |
| 2007 | 122 | #1,765 |
| 2006 | 126 | #1,678 |
| 2005 | 116 | #1,713 |
| 2004 | 126 | #1,569 |
| 2003 | 121 | #1,600 |
| 2002 | 125 | #1,517 |
| 2001 | 77 | #2,144 |
| 2000 | 97 | #1,799 |
| 1995 | 31 | #3,551 |
| 1990 | 17 | #5,444 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Markayla in 2025?
Markayla ranked #7,746 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 Markayla?
2,245 babies have been named Markayla in the United States since 1988, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Markayla most popular?
Markayla peaked in 2008, when 134 newborns received the name.
Is Markayla a boy or girl name?
Markayla is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Markayla rising or falling?
Markayla is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.