Machaela
girl nameMachaela entered the US charts in 1986, peaked at #2776 in 1997, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1986–2025
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rank today
#2776
peak (1997)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1980s | #9685 |
| 1990s | #5640 |
| 2000s | #7492 |
| 2010s | #14058 |
Living bearers
About 400 people named Machaela are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Machaela alive today was born around 1999, making them about 26 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Machaela in 2025?
- Machaela is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Machaela most popular?
- Machaela peaked in 1997, reaching #2776 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Machaela with classmates?
- Machaela will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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