Girl nameNot in the current top chartsFalling
Makala
3 syllablesPeak year: 19986 lettersStarts with M
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Makala's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Makala's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Makala |
|---|---|
| 1971 | 6 |
| 1974 | 5 |
| 1975 | 7 |
| 1976 | 10 |
| 1977 | 10 |
| 1978 | 14 |
| 1979 | 8 |
| 1980 | 10 |
| 1981 | 8 |
| 1982 | 11 |
| 1983 | 7 |
| 1984 | 12 |
| 1985 | 12 |
| 1986 | 13 |
| 1987 | 12 |
| 1988 | 22 |
| 1989 | 39 |
| 1990 | 34 |
| 1991 | 29 |
| 1992 | 37 |
| 1993 | 87 |
| 1994 | 115 |
| 1995 | 172 |
| 1996 | 176 |
| 1997 | 240 |
| 1998 | 277 |
| 1999 | 227 |
| 2000 | 194 |
| 2001 | 173 |
| 2002 | 188 |
| 2003 | 151 |
| 2004 | 157 |
| 2005 | 149 |
| 2006 | 138 |
| 2007 | 109 |
| 2008 | 140 |
| 2009 | 87 |
| 2010 | 89 |
| 2011 | 54 |
| 2012 | 47 |
| 2013 | 30 |
| 2014 | 24 |
| 2015 | 13 |
| 2016 | 11 |
| 2017 | 13 |
| 2018 | 11 |
| 2019 | 5 |
| 2020 | 9 |
| 2021 | 6 |
| 2022 | 5 |
Makala through the decades
- Makala peaked in 1998, when 277 babies were named Makala in the US.
- The 2000s were Makala's strongest decade, averaging 149 births a year.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2013–2022), use of Makala has fallen 89% compared to the 10 years before that.