Makaela
Every Makaela since 1980 — 2,764 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Makaela
Makaela is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #8,162 in 2025 with 13 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1980, 2,764 American babies have been named Makaela. Its peak came in 1998, when 145 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1990s.
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 Makaela stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Makaela year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 13 | #8,162 |
| 2024 | 17 | #6,833 |
| 2023 | 16 | #7,131 |
| 2022 | 19 | #6,378 |
| 2021 | 16 | #7,143 |
| 2020 | 22 | #5,593 |
| 2019 | 34 | #4,231 |
| 2018 | 34 | #4,207 |
| 2017 | 30 | #4,653 |
| 2016 | 37 | #4,051 |
| 2015 | 53 | #3,163 |
| 2014 | 44 | #3,566 |
| 2013 | 71 | #2,523 |
| 2012 | 80 | #2,352 |
| 2011 | 107 | #1,882 |
| 2010 | 130 | #1,644 |
| 2009 | 126 | #1,739 |
| 2008 | 124 | #1,782 |
| 2007 | 118 | #1,812 |
| 2006 | 113 | #1,821 |
| 2005 | 92 | #2,049 |
| 2004 | 115 | #1,697 |
| 2003 | 126 | #1,538 |
| 2002 | 124 | #1,528 |
| 2001 | 140 | #1,365 |
| 2000 | 138 | #1,360 |
| 1995 | 109 | #1,472 |
| 1990 | 17 | #5,438 |
| 1985 | 5 | #11,734 |
| 1980 | 6 | #9,813 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Makaela in 2025?
Makaela ranked #8,162 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 13 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Makaela?
2,764 babies have been named Makaela in the United States since 1980, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Makaela most popular?
Makaela peaked in 1998, when 145 newborns received the name.
Is Makaela a boy or girl name?
Makaela is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Makaela rising or falling?
Makaela is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.