Makaylah

Girl name

Makaylah has been given to 3,169 babies in the U.S. since 1992. It peaked in 2009. In 2025, about 1 in 114,805 girls was named Makaylah.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

3,169

Peak year

2009 (225 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1992

10-year trend

▼ -86%

Gender split

All girls

Spellings & variants

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

Makaylagirl

108,183 babies since 1971

Mikaylahgirl

1,523 babies since 1993

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FAQ

How popular is the name Makaylah?

Makaylah has been given to 3,169 babies in the U.S. since 1992. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Makaylah peak?

Makaylah peaked in 2009, when 225 babies were given the name.

Is Makaylah a girl or boy name?

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

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