Makayla vs Mavis
Head-to-head: full US statistics and history since 1880.
Makayla
a name gently stepping back from its peak
- Rank today
- #566
- Peak
- #37 (2008)
- Babies in 2025
- 530
- Classroom
- likely the only one
- Strongest states
- TX, CA, FL
VS
Mavis
a vintage name making a comeback
- Rank today
- #560
- Peak
- #270 (1924)
- Babies in 2025
- 537
- Classroom
- likely the only one
- Strongest states
- CA, TX, MI
The verdict
Mavis is the more popular pick (#560 vs #566). Both sit in a similar popularity band — Mavis is a vintage name making a comeback, Makayla is a name gently stepping back from its peak.
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