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How Many People Are Named Makayla?
Estimated people named Makayla living in the U.S. today
105,685
Gender distribution
0% male · 100% female in SSA records.
Name scorecard
- Total U.S. births recorded (1880–2024): 107,627
- Peak year: 2008 (5,962 births)
- Estimated living today: 105,685
Makayla by age group — who carries the name today?
Makayla popularity over time (1880–2024)
Estimated living bearers by birth decade
About the name Makayla
Makayla has been recorded by the Social Security Administration since the 19th century dataset began. In total, 107,627 babies were given the name in the United States between 1880 and 2024. After adjusting each birth cohort for survival to today, an estimated 105,685 bearers are still living — roughly 1 in 3,234 Americans. The name's strongest decade shapes how old most Makaylas you meet will be, which the age-group breakdown above shows directly. All figures are statistical estimates from public records; see our methodology for sources, the survival model, and the limits of the data (names given to fewer than five babies in a year are not published by the SSA).
Frequently asked questions
How many people are named Makayla in the US?
An estimated 105,685 people named Makayla are living in the United States today, based on SSA birth records from 1880 to 2024 adjusted for survival. That makes Makayla uncommon — about 1 in 3,234 Americans.
Is Makayla a boy or girl name?
In SSA records, Makayla is 0% male and 100% female, so it is predominantly a female name.
When was Makayla most popular?
Makayla peaked in 2008, when 5,962 babies were given the name. Its current trend is declining compared with the previous decade.
How rare is the name Makayla?
Makayla ranks #501 of 104,819 first names recorded by the SSA, with a rarity score of 41 out of 100 (higher means rarer).