Makaela
2 countries#7885 in United States, 2025Popularity across 2 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Makaela was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
2,764 births recorded 1980–2025 · currently #7885 · peaked in 1998 with 145 births
Most common in: California, Texas, Florida, Ohio, Washington
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
6 births recorded 2004–2010 · peaked in 2004 with 3 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
6 births recorded 2004–2010 · peaked in 2004 with 3 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Makaela’s rank among girls’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #1809 | — |
| 2007 | #1804 | ↑5 |
| 2008 | #1774 | ↑30 |
| 2009 | #1733 | ↑41 |
| 2010 | #1639 | ↑94 |
| 2011 | #1874 | ↓235 |
| 2012 | #2336 | ↓462 |
| 2013 | #2508 | ↓172 |
| 2014 | #3549 | ↓1041 |
| 2015 | #3129 | ↑420 |
| 2016 | #3996 | ↓867 |
| 2017 | #4576 | ↓580 |
| 2018 | #4144 | ↑432 |
| 2019 | #4162 | ↓18 |
| 2020 | #5487 | ↓1325 |
| 2021 | #6967 | ↓1480 |
| 2022 | #6229 | ↑738 |
| 2023 | #6922 | ↓693 |
| 2024 | #6642 | ↑280 |
| 2025 | #7885 | ↓1243 |
Frequently asked questions about Makaela
Is Makaela a popular name?
Yes — Makaela currently ranks #7885 among girls’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Makaela more common for boys or girls?
Makaela is recorded predominantly as a girls’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Makaela most popular?
Makaela peaked in 1998 in United States, with 145 recorded births that year.
Is Makaela rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Makaela’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #9095 in 1980 to #7885 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Makaela?
At least 2,770 babies have been recorded with the name Makaela across official birth statistics in 2 countries.
Is Makaela popular in more than one country?
Yes — Makaela appears in official birth records in 2 countries: United States, England & Wales.
What names are similar in popularity to Makaela?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Makaela include Maisha, Malory.
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