Makaila
Every Makaila since 1979 — 4,747 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Makaila
Makaila is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #8,666 in 2025 with 12 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1979, 4,747 American babies have been named Makaila. Its peak came in 2007, when 310 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 Makaila stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Makaila year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 12 | #8,666 |
| 2024 | 17 | #6,834 |
| 2023 | 26 | #5,076 |
| 2022 | 13 | #8,336 |
| 2021 | 25 | #5,188 |
| 2020 | 20 | #6,003 |
| 2019 | 27 | #4,990 |
| 2018 | 34 | #4,208 |
| 2017 | 53 | #3,078 |
| 2016 | 57 | #2,952 |
| 2015 | 87 | #2,184 |
| 2014 | 84 | #2,248 |
| 2013 | 96 | #2,026 |
| 2012 | 131 | #1,643 |
| 2011 | 198 | #1,214 |
| 2010 | 233 | #1,068 |
| 2009 | 233 | #1,098 |
| 2008 | 274 | #980 |
| 2007 | 310 | #893 |
| 2006 | 280 | #937 |
| 2005 | 304 | #836 |
| 2004 | 239 | #991 |
| 2003 | 253 | #932 |
| 2002 | 270 | #855 |
| 2001 | 284 | #819 |
| 2000 | 184 | #1,111 |
| 1995 | 105 | #1,504 |
| 1990 | 19 | #4,982 |
| 1985 | 8 | #8,012 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Makaila in 2025?
Makaila ranked #8,666 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 12 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Makaila?
4,747 babies have been named Makaila in the United States since 1979, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Makaila most popular?
Makaila peaked in 2007, when 310 newborns received the name.
Is Makaila a boy or girl name?
Makaila is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Makaila rising or falling?
Makaila is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.