Girl nameNot in the current top chartsFalling
Makela
//ˈmækɪlə//
3 syllablesPeak year: 20036 lettersStarts with M
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Makela'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.
Makela's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Makela |
|---|---|
| 1970 | 6 |
| 1972 | 6 |
| 1973 | 5 |
| 1975 | 6 |
| 1977 | 6 |
| 1978 | 6 |
| 1989 | 5 |
| 1990 | 5 |
| 1991 | 5 |
| 1992 | 5 |
| 1993 | 14 |
| 1994 | 11 |
| 1995 | 11 |
| 1996 | 19 |
| 1997 | 12 |
| 1998 | 13 |
| 1999 | 18 |
| 2000 | 14 |
| 2001 | 15 |
| 2002 | 12 |
| 2003 | 19 |
| 2004 | 10 |
| 2005 | 11 |
| 2006 | 11 |
| 2007 | 13 |
| 2008 | 8 |
| 2009 | 8 |
| 2011 | 7 |
| 2013 | 5 |
| 2017 | 6 |
Makela through the decades
- Makela peaked in 2003, when 19 babies were named Makela in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2003–2017), use of Makela has fallen 29% compared to the 10 years before that.