An estimated 106,394 living Americans are named Makayla.
How rare is Makayla?
Makayla is moderately uncommon among babies today, with 530 girls receiving the name in 2025, down 91.1% from its 2008 peak.
How old is the typical Makayla?
The median age of a living American named Makayla is approximately 20 years, with most bearers falling between 15 and 25 years old.
Is Makayla still popular?
No. Makayla is endangered as a baby name, down 91.1% from its 2008 peak with 530 births in 2025.
Where is Makayla most common?
Makayla has its strongest geographic signal in Nebraska, where it appears 18.2× more often than the national baseline.
1971Peak 20082025
Peak year
2008
Decline from peak
91.1%
2025
530
All-time
108,030
Diaspora map
Makayla broke out in Alaska, Arkansas, Colorado, Idaho, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Tennessee, Utah, Vermont, Washington, and West Virginia (1993) and became over-represented in 41 states over 29 years.
Broke out: Alaska, Arkansas, Colorado, Idaho, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Tennessee, Utah, Vermont, Washington, and West Virginia, 1993 · over-represented in 41 states over 29 years
