Mekayla
Every Mekayla since 1985 — 1,665 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Mekayla
Mekayla is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.
Since 1985, 1,665 American babies have been named Mekayla. Its peak came in 1998, when 118 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 Mekayla stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Mekayla year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — |
| 2024 | 7 | #13,008 |
| 2023 | — | — |
| 2022 | — | — |
| 2021 | 9 | #10,836 |
| 2020 | — | — |
| 2019 | 5 | #17,187 |
| 2018 | 15 | #7,634 |
| 2017 | 12 | #9,157 |
| 2016 | 21 | #6,118 |
| 2015 | 22 | #5,959 |
| 2014 | 28 | #4,986 |
| 2013 | 26 | #5,257 |
| 2012 | 33 | #4,449 |
| 2011 | 38 | #3,980 |
| 2010 | 49 | #3,348 |
| 2009 | 52 | #3,235 |
| 2008 | 51 | #3,303 |
| 2007 | 59 | #3,019 |
| 2006 | 69 | #2,620 |
| 2005 | 70 | #2,496 |
| 2004 | 77 | #2,279 |
| 2003 | 94 | #1,943 |
| 2002 | 85 | #2,043 |
| 2001 | 101 | #1,774 |
| 2000 | 91 | #1,878 |
| 1995 | 71 | #1,948 |
| 1990 | 11 | #7,669 |
| 1985 | 7 | #8,926 |
| 1980 | — | — |
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| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Mekayla in 2025?
Mekayla did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.
How many people are named Mekayla?
1,665 babies have been named Mekayla in the United States since 1985, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Mekayla most popular?
Mekayla peaked in 1998, when 118 newborns received the name.
Is Mekayla a boy or girl name?
Mekayla is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Mekayla rising or falling?
Mekayla is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.