Total births
2,418
Girls' name · since 1982
Makyla
Since 1982, U.S. Social Security records show 2,418 babies named Makyla, peaking in 2005. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #6263
- among girls today
- 2,418
- born since 1982
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 65%
- more common than other girls
Yes -- Makyla is the #6263 most popular girls' name in the U.S. today, with 2,418 recorded since 1982.
Makyla has 2,418 recorded births among girls since 1982, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, ranked #6263 as of the latest data, more common than 65% of girls, busiest in the 2000s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1982 to 2025.
- #6263 among girls today
- 2,418 born since 1982
- 2000s peak decade
- 65% more common than other girls
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
Makyla is currently the #6263 girls' name in America, more common than 65% of girls - 2,418 born since 1982, peaking in the 2000s.
- #6263
- among girls today
- 2,418
- born since 1982
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 65%
- more common than other girls
Makyla vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#6263
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 65% of names given to girls today.
2000s
Peak decade
52% of everyone ever named Makyla was born in this single decade.
2005
Single peak year
160 babies were named Makyla in 2005 - its busiest year on record.
How Makyla compares
2,418 Top 20% higher than 80% of 17,726 names currently given to girls
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked girls names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Makyla's all-time total is 6x the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Makyla | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 2,418 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 160 | 48 | 19,840 |
Makyla's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Makyla's SSA record in two at 2006 and the more recent half accounts for 57% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 43%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1982, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2005 peak of 160, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Makyla at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2005
Current rank
#6,263
Active since
1982
Makyla popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1982–2025
- Peak year (2005)
- 160
- Annual births at peak, across 44 years of records
Makyla by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Makyla's strongest decade.
1,268 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 52% of all-time use.
Makyla births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1980s 23
1980s
23 births
- 1990s 293
1990s
293 births
- 2000s
2000s
1,268 births
- 2010s
2010s
706 births
- 2020s 128
2020s
128 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 1,268 births (52% of all-time use).
How Makyla 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 Makyla's total volume
Makyla vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Makyla by state
Where Makyla concentrates geographically, total births since 1982
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Illinois | | 143 | 5.9% |
| #2 | Florida | | 122 | 5.0% |
| #3 | California | | 106 | 4.4% |
| #4 | Texas | | 102 | 4.2% |
| #5 | Michigan | | 92 | 3.8% |
| #6 | Georgia | | 85 | 3.5% |
| #7 | Ohio | | 76 | 3.1% |
| #8 | Tennessee | | 66 | 2.7% |
Illinois share of Makyla's total US births 5.9%
Even split
143 of 2,418 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 21 reporting states.
Makyla appears in 21 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Makyla? ▼
Since 1982, Social Security records show 2,418 babies named Makyla. Today it holds rank #6263 among girls. Its busiest year on record was 2005, with 160 births.
When was Makyla most popular? ▼
Makyla was most popular in the 2000s decade with 1,268 total births. The single peak year was 2005.
Where is Makyla most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Makyla are Illinois (143 births), Florida (122 births), California (106 births).
How long has the name Makyla been used? ▼
Records for Makyla go back to 1982, giving 44 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Makyla? ▼
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 Makyla's data
- Makyla's decade-level peak was the 2000s (1,268 total births); usage has since declined to 128 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Illinois records the most Makylas (143 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Illinois 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 Makyla
Nearby Names Like Makyla
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Makyla
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 Makyla side by side: Makyla vs Makayla Makyla vs Makenzie Makyla vs Makenna
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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, 1982–2025 (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. "Makyla: #6263 Girls' Name - 2,418 Births, Peak 2005." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/makyla. 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 Makyla 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.