Makala
girl nameMakala entered the US charts in 1971, peaked at #775 in 1998, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1971–2025
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rank today
#775
peak (1998)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1970s | #6688 |
| 1980s | #5711 |
| 1990s | #1771 |
| 2000s | #1483 |
| 2010s | #6964 |
| 2020s | #13007 |
Living bearers
About 3,400 people named Makala are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Makala alive today was born around 2000, making them about 25 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Makala in 2025?
- Makala is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Makala most popular?
- Makala peaked in 1998, reaching #775 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Makala with classmates?
- Makala will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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