Girl nameCurrently #6,807 in the USFalling
Makaila
3 syllablesPeak year: 20077 lettersStarts with M
Meaning & origin
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Makaila's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Makaila |
|---|---|
| 1979 | 7 |
| 1985 | 8 |
| 1987 | 9 |
| 1988 | 7 |
| 1989 | 13 |
| 1990 | 19 |
| 1991 | 25 |
| 1992 | 25 |
| 1993 | 43 |
| 1994 | 84 |
| 1995 | 105 |
| 1996 | 142 |
| 1997 | 148 |
| 1998 | 181 |
| 1999 | 187 |
| 2000 | 184 |
| 2001 | 284 |
| 2002 | 270 |
| 2003 | 253 |
| 2004 | 239 |
| 2005 | 304 |
| 2006 | 280 |
| 2007 | 310 |
| 2008 | 274 |
| 2009 | 233 |
| 2010 | 233 |
| 2011 | 198 |
| 2012 | 131 |
| 2013 | 96 |
| 2014 | 84 |
| 2015 | 87 |
| 2016 | 57 |
| 2017 | 53 |
| 2018 | 34 |
| 2019 | 27 |
| 2020 | 20 |
| 2021 | 25 |
| 2022 | 13 |
| 2023 | 26 |
| 2024 | 17 |
Makaila through the decades
- Makaila peaked in 2007, when 310 babies were named Makaila in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Makaila has fallen 83% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Makaila currently ranks #6,807 in the US and is cooling off.