Makailah

Girl name

Makailah has been given to 547 babies in the U.S. since 1994. It peaked in 2008.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

547

Peak year

2008 (45 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1994

10-year trend

▼ -100%

Gender split

All girls

Spellings & variants

Names one letter away from Makailah — alternate spellings parents actually use.

Makailagirl

4,747 babies since 1979

Makaylahgirl

3,169 babies since 1992

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FAQ

How popular is the name Makailah?

Makailah has been given to 547 babies in the U.S. since 1994. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Makailah peak?

Makailah peaked in 2008, when 45 babies were given the name.

Is Makailah a girl or boy name?

Makailah is primarily a girl name (100% of babies named Makailah are girls).

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