Makayla
4 countries#566 in United States, 2025Popularity across 4 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Makayla was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
108,183 births recorded 1971–2025 · currently #566 · peaked in 2008 with 5,963 births
Most common in: Texas, California, Florida, Georgia, North Carolina
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
752 births recorded 1996–2021 · peaked in 2011 with 62 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
687 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #1454 · peaked in 2011 with 56 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
62 births recorded 2006–2020 · peaked in 2006 with 7 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
Northern Ireland
3 births recorded 2006–2006 · peaked in 2006 with 3 births
Source: NISRA, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Makayla’s rank among girls’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #45 | — |
| 2007 | #47 | ↓2 |
| 2008 | #37 | ↑10 |
| 2009 | #44 | ↓7 |
| 2010 | #43 | ↑1 |
| 2011 | #56 | ↓13 |
| 2012 | #70 | ↓14 |
| 2013 | #94 | ↓24 |
| 2014 | #123 | ↓29 |
| 2015 | #143 | ↓20 |
| 2016 | #165 | ↓22 |
| 2017 | #205 | ↓40 |
| 2018 | #232 | ↓27 |
| 2019 | #261 | ↓29 |
| 2020 | #325 | ↓64 |
| 2021 | #355 | ↓30 |
| 2022 | #392 | ↓37 |
| 2023 | #450 | ↓58 |
| 2024 | #540 | ↓90 |
| 2025 | #566 | ↓26 |
Frequently asked questions about Makayla
Is Makayla a popular name?
Yes — Makayla currently ranks #566 among girls’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Makayla more common for boys or girls?
Makayla is recorded predominantly as a girls’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Makayla most popular?
Makayla peaked in 2008 in United States, with 5,963 recorded births that year.
Is Makayla rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Makayla’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #6006 in 1971 to #566 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Makayla?
At least 108,935 babies have been recorded with the name Makayla across official birth statistics in 4 countries.
Is Makayla popular in more than one country?
Yes — Makayla appears in official birth records in 4 countries: United States, England & Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland.
What names are similar in popularity to Makayla?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Makayla include Amalia, Ivanna, Allie, Hadassah.
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