Total births
656
Girls' name · since 1993
Makalah
Since 1993, U.S. Social Security records show 656 babies named Makalah, peaking in 2005. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 656
- total births
- 1993–2018
- years on record
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 63%
- born in that decade
Makalah sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 656 recorded since 1993.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Makalah has been recorded 656 times among girls since 1993, 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 1993 to 2018.
- 656 total births
- 1993–2018 years on record
- 2000s peak decade
- 63% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
656 girls have been named Makalah since 1993, peaking in the 2000s, last recorded in 2018.
- 656
- total births
- 1993–2018
- years on record
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 63%
- born in that decade
2000s
Peak decade
63% of everyone ever named Makalah was born in this single decade.
2005
Single peak year
108 babies were named Makalah in 2005 - its busiest year on record.
Makalah's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Makalah's SSA record in two at 2006 and the more recent half accounts for 33% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 67%, consistent with a name more common in the past than in recent years. Its calmest year was 1993, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2005 peak of 108, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Makalah at a glance
Last recorded 2018Peak year
2005
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1993
Makalah popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1993–2018
- Peak year (2005)
- 108
- Annual births at peak, across 26 years of records
Makalah by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Makalah's strongest decade.
410 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 63% of all-time use.
Makalah births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1990s 160
1990s
160 births
- 2000s
2000s
410 births
- 2010s 86
2010s
86 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 410 births (63% of all-time use).
How Makalah 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 Makalah's total volume
Makalah vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Makalah by state
Where Makalah concentrates geographically, total births since 1993
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Georgia | | 28 | 4.3% |
| #2 | Texas | | 24 | 3.7% |
| #3 | California | | 17 | 2.6% |
| #4 | Michigan | | 13 | 2.0% |
| #5 | Illinois | | 8 | 1.2% |
| #6 | Maryland | | 8 | 1.2% |
| #7 | Florida | | 5 | 0.8% |
| #8 | North Carolina | | 5 | 0.8% |
Georgia share of Makalah's total US births 4.3%
Even split
28 of 656 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 11 reporting states.
Makalah appears in 11 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Makalah? ▼
656 babies have been named Makalah since 1993. It was last recorded in 2018. The peak year was 2005 with 108 births.
When was Makalah most popular? ▼
Makalah was most popular in the 2000s decade with 410 total births. The single peak year was 2005.
Where is Makalah most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Makalah are Georgia (28 births), Texas (24 births), California (17 births).
How long has the name Makalah been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Makalah since 1993 -- 26 years through the most recent 2018 data.
What names are similar to Makalah? ▼
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 Makalah's data
- Makalah's decade-level peak was the 2000s (410 total births); usage has since declined to 86 in the 2010s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Georgia records the most Makalahs (28 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Georgia 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 Makalah
Nearby Names Like Makalah
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Makalah
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 Makalah side by side: Makalah vs Makayla Makalah vs Makenzie Makalah vs Makenna
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
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, 1993–2018 (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. "Makalah: Baby Name Since 1993 - 656 Births, Peak 2005." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/makalah. 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 Makalah 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.