Total births
551
Girls' name · since 1997
Makylah
Since 1997, U.S. Social Security records show 551 babies named Makylah, peaking in 2010. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #16158
- among girls today
- 551
- born since 1997
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 9%
- more common than other girls
551 babies have been named Makylah since 1997, making it today's #16158 girls' name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Makylah has been recorded 551 times among girls since 1997, currently ranked #16158 nationally and more common than 9% of girls, with its heaviest use in the 2010s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1997 to 2025.
- #16158 among girls today
- 551 born since 1997
- 2010s peak decade
- 9% more common than other girls
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Makylah is currently the #16158 girls' name in America, more common than 9% of girls - 551 born since 1997, peaking in the 2010s.
- #16158
- among girls today
- 551
- born since 1997
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 9%
- more common than other girls
Makylah vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#16158
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 9% of names given to girls today.
2010s
Peak decade
48% of everyone ever named Makylah was born in this single decade.
2010
Single peak year
43 babies were named Makylah in 2010 - its busiest year on record.
How Makylah compares
551 Top 43% higher than 57% 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
Makylah's all-time total is 44% above the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Makylah | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 551 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 43 | 48 | 19,840 |
Makylah's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Makylah's SSA record in two at 2012 and the more recent half accounts for 43% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 57%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1997, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2010 peak of 43, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Makylah at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2010
Current rank
#16,158
Active since
1997
Makylah popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1997–2025
- Peak year (2010)
- 43
- Annual births at peak, across 29 years of records
Makylah by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Makylah's strongest decade.
267 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 48% of all-time use.
Makylah births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1990s 18
1990s
18 births
- 2000s
2000s
223 births
- 2010s
2010s
267 births
- 2020s 43
2020s
43 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 267 births (48% of all-time use).
How Makylah 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 Makylah's total volume
Makylah vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Makylah by state
Where Makylah concentrates geographically, total births since 1997
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Illinois | | 17 | 3.1% |
| #2 | Texas | | 6 | 1.1% |
| #3 | Georgia | | 5 | 0.9% |
| #4 | Mississippi | | 5 | 0.9% |
Illinois share of Makylah's total US births 3.1%
Even split
17 of 551 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 4 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Makylah? ▼
551 babies have been named Makylah since 1997. It currently ranks #16158 among girls. The peak year was 2010 with 43 births.
When was Makylah most popular? ▼
Makylah was most popular in the 2010s decade with 267 total births. The single peak year was 2010.
Where is Makylah most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Makylah are Illinois (17 births), Texas (6 births), Georgia (5 births).
How long has the name Makylah been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Makylah since 1997 -- 29 years through the most recent 2025 data.
What names are similar to Makylah? ▼
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 Makylah's data
- Makylah's decade-level peak was the 2010s (267 total births); usage has since declined to 43 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Illinois records the most Makylahs (17 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 Makylah
Nearby Names Like Makylah
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Makylah
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 Makylah side by side: Makylah vs Makayla Makylah vs Makenzie Makylah vs Makenna
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Makylah
Data Sources
Data as of June 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, 1997–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Makylah: #16158 Girls' Name - 551 Births, Peak 2010." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/makylah. 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 Makylah 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 June 2026.