Macayla
girl nameMacayla entered the US charts in 1984, peaked at #1322 in 1998, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1984–2025
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rank today
#1322
peak (1998)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1980s | #9856 |
| 1990s | #2680 |
| 2000s | #1911 |
| 2010s | #4870 |
| 2020s | #11864 |
Living bearers
About 2,200 people named Macayla are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Macayla alive today was born around 2002, making them about 23 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Macayla in 2025?
- Macayla is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Macayla most popular?
- Macayla peaked in 1998, reaching #1322 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Macayla with classmates?
- Macayla will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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