Total births
3,398
Girls' name · since 1971
Makala
Since 1971, U.S. Social Security records show 3,398 babies named Makala, peaking in 1998. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 3,398
- total births
- 1971–2022
- years on record
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 44%
- born in that decade
Makala is not among the current top-ranked girls names; 3,398 have been recorded since 1971.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Makala has been recorded 3,398 times among girls since 1971, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 2000s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1971 to 2022.
- 3,398 total births
- 1971–2022 years on record
- 2000s peak decade
- 44% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
3,398 girls have been named Makala since 1971, peaking in the 2000s, last recorded in 2022.
- 3,398
- total births
- 1971–2022
- years on record
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 44%
- born in that decade
2000s
Peak decade
44% of everyone ever named Makala was born in this single decade.
1998
Single peak year
277 babies were named Makala in 1998 - its busiest year on record.
Makala's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Makala splits its recorded history at 1998: 68% of all births land in the more recent half, 32% in the earlier half, a lean toward present-day use rather than a passing spike. The single quietest year was 1974 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1998 peak of 277 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Makala at a glance
Last recorded 2022Peak year
1998
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1971
Makala popularity over time - girls
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1971–2022
- Peak year (1998)
- 277
- Annual births at peak, across 52 years of records
Makala popularity over time - boys
5 total births recorded since 2004 (Makala as boys' name)
Makala by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Makala's strongest decade.
1,481 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 44% of all-time use.
Makala births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 60
1970s
60 births
- 1980s 146
1980s
146 births
- 1990s
1990s
1,394 births
- 2000s
2000s
1,481 births
- 2010s 297
2010s
297 births
- 2020s 20
2020s
20 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 1,481 births (44% of all-time use).
How Makala compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Makala's total volume
Makala vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Makala by state
Where Makala concentrates geographically, total births since 1971
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 212 | 6.2% |
| #2 | Ohio | | 182 | 5.4% |
| #3 | California | | 174 | 5.1% |
| #4 | North Carolina | | 169 | 5.0% |
| #5 | Michigan | | 135 | 4.0% |
| #6 | Georgia | | 126 | 3.7% |
| #7 | Tennessee | | 116 | 3.4% |
| #8 | Florida | | 113 | 3.3% |
Texas share of Makala's total US births 6.2%
Even split
212 of 3,398 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 32 reporting states.
Makala appears in 32 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Makala? ▼
Makala has been given to 3,398 babies in the U.S. since 1971, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 2022. 277 babies were born in 1998, its single highest year.
When was Makala most popular? ▼
Makala was most popular in the 2000s decade with 1,481 total births. The single peak year was 1998.
Where is Makala most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Makala are Texas (212 births), Ohio (182 births), California (174 births).
How long has the name Makala been used? ▼
Records for Makala go back to 1971, giving 52 years of history through 2022.
What names are similar to Makala? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Makayla, Makenzie, Makenna, Makena, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Makala's data
- Makala's decade-level peak was the 2000s (1,481 total births); usage has since declined to 20 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Texas records the most Makalas (212 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Texas names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Makala
Nearby Names Like Makala
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Makala
Makayla Girl
#542 108,030 births
Makenzie Girl
#638 45,023 births
Makenna Girl
#523 33,741 births
Makena Girl
#2023 6,568 births
Makaila Girl
#6738 4,747 births
Compare Makala side by side: Makala vs Makayla Makala vs Makenzie Makala vs Makenna
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
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Elba #9575
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Alanis #2075
3,393 births · Peak 2013
Brett #7326
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Myesha #8548
3,392 births · Peak 1993
Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1971–2022 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Makala: Baby Name Since 1971 - 3,398 Births, Peak 1998." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/makala. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Makala draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.