Total births
150
Girls' name · since 1998
Makilah
Since 1998, U.S. Social Security records show 150 babies named Makilah, peaking in 2007. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 150
- total births
- 1998–2021
- years on record
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 59%
- born in that decade
150 girls have been named Makilah since 1998, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Makilah has been recorded 150 times among girls since 1998, 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 1998 to 2021.
- 150 total births
- 1998–2021 years on record
- 2000s peak decade
- 59% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
150 girls have been named Makilah since 1998, peaking in the 2000s, last recorded in 2021.
- 150
- total births
- 1998–2021
- years on record
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 59%
- born in that decade
2000s
Peak decade
59% of everyone ever named Makilah was born in this single decade.
2007
Single peak year
17 babies were named Makilah in 2007 - its busiest year on record.
Makilah's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Makilah splits its recorded history at 2008: 48% of all births land in the more recent half, 52% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 2001 (5 births) -- compare that against the 2007 peak of 17 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Makilah at a glance
Last recorded 2021Peak year
2007
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1998
Makilah popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1998–2021
- Peak year (2007)
- 17
- Annual births at peak, across 24 years of records
Makilah by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Makilah's strongest decade.
88 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 59% of all-time use.
Makilah births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1990s 8
1990s
8 births
- 2000s
2000s
88 births
- 2010s
2010s
49 births
- 2020s 5
2020s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 88 births (59% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Makilah? ▼
Since 1998, Social Security records show 150 babies named Makilah. The most recent recorded year was 2021. Its busiest year on record was 2007, with 17 births.
When was Makilah most popular? ▼
Makilah was most popular in the 2000s decade with 88 total births. The single peak year was 2007.
How long has the name Makilah been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Makilah since 1998 -- 24 years through the most recent 2021 data.
What names are similar to Makilah? ▼
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 Makilah's data
- Makilah's decade-level peak was the 2000s (88 total births); usage has since declined to 5 in the 2020s -- 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 Makilah
Nearby Names Like Makilah
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Makilah
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 Makilah side by side: Makilah vs Makayla Makilah vs Makenzie Makilah 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, 1998–2021 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Makilah: Baby Name Since 1998 - 150 Births, Peak 2007." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/makilah. 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 Makilah 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.