Total births
304
Girls' name · since 1977
Makila
Since 1977, U.S. Social Security records show 304 babies named Makila, peaking in 2005. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 304
- total births
- 1977–2015
- years on record
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 57%
- born in that decade
Makila sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 304 recorded since 1977.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Makila has been recorded 304 times among girls since 1977, 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 1977 to 2015.
- 304 total births
- 1977–2015 years on record
- 2000s peak decade
- 57% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
304 girls have been named Makila since 1977, peaking in the 2000s, last recorded in 2015.
- 304
- total births
- 1977–2015
- years on record
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 57%
- born in that decade
2000s
Peak decade
57% of everyone ever named Makila was born in this single decade.
2005
Single peak year
28 babies were named Makila in 2005 - its busiest year on record.
Makila's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Makila's SSA record in two at 2003 and the more recent half accounts for 58% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 42%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1989, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2005 peak of 28, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Makila at a glance
Last recorded 2015Peak year
2005
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1977
Makila popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1977–2015
- Peak year (2005)
- 28
- Annual births at peak, across 39 years of records
Makila by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Makila's strongest decade.
174 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 57% of all-time use.
Makila births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 6
1970s
6 births
- 1980s 17
1980s
17 births
- 1990s 60
1990s
60 births
- 2000s
2000s
174 births
- 2010s 47
2010s
47 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 174 births (57% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Makila? ▼
304 babies have been named Makila since 1977. It was last recorded in 2015. The peak year was 2005 with 28 births.
When was Makila most popular? ▼
Makila was most popular in the 2000s decade with 174 total births. The single peak year was 2005.
How long has the name Makila been used? ▼
Records for Makila go back to 1977, giving 39 years of history through 2015.
What names are similar to Makila? ▼
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 Makila's data
- Makila's decade-level peak was the 2000s (174 total births); usage has since declined to 47 in the 2010s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- 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 Makila
Nearby Names Like Makila
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Makila
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 Makila side by side: Makila vs Makayla Makila vs Makenzie Makila 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, 1977–2015 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Makila: Baby Name Since 1977 - 304 Births, Peak 2005." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/makila. 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 Makila 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.