Mkayla
Every Mkayla since 1992 — 454 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Mkayla
Mkayla 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 1992, 454 American babies have been named Mkayla. Its peak came in 1998, when 27 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 Mkayla stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Mkayla 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 | — | — |
| 2023 | — | — |
| 2022 | 7 | #13,162 |
| 2021 | 5 | #16,903 |
| 2020 | — | — |
| 2019 | 5 | #17,241 |
| 2018 | — | — |
| 2017 | 6 | #15,356 |
| 2016 | 7 | #13,902 |
| 2015 | 7 | #14,021 |
| 2014 | 12 | #9,366 |
| 2013 | 18 | #6,937 |
| 2012 | 10 | #11,002 |
| 2011 | 13 | #9,005 |
| 2010 | 21 | #6,320 |
| 2009 | 18 | #7,259 |
| 2008 | 24 | #5,895 |
| 2007 | 26 | #5,482 |
| 2006 | 21 | #6,285 |
| 2005 | 26 | #5,065 |
| 2004 | 25 | #5,165 |
| 2003 | 24 | #5,196 |
| 2002 | 23 | #5,217 |
| 2001 | 23 | #5,124 |
| 2000 | 26 | #4,624 |
| 1995 | 9 | #9,289 |
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| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Mkayla in 2025?
Mkayla 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 Mkayla?
454 babies have been named Mkayla in the United States since 1992, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Mkayla most popular?
Mkayla peaked in 1998, when 27 newborns received the name.
Is Mkayla a boy or girl name?
Mkayla is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Mkayla rising or falling?
Mkayla is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.