Makayleigh
girl name#14942 in 2025Makayleigh entered the US charts in 2003, peaked at #8109 in 2008, ranks #14942 today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 2003–2025
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 2000s | #11884 |
| 2010s | #11839 |
| 2020s | #14198 |
Fashion outlook
Makayleigh sits in the calm middle of the cycle — neither chasing a wave nor sliding off one. Middle-of-the-cycle names age slowly and predictably.
Makayleigh today is about where Atiyah stood in 1998 — 17 years past a #8128-sized peak. By 2013, Atiyah had settled around #13996.
A playful estimate from 145 years of naming cycles — not a prophecy. Great names outlive statistics.
Living bearers
Fewer than a hundred people named Makayleigh are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.
The typical Makayleigh alive today was born around 2010, making them about 15 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Makayleigh in 2025?
- Makayleigh ranks #14942 among US girl names in 2025, with 5 babies given the name.
- When was the name Makayleigh most popular?
- Makayleigh peaked in 2008, reaching #8109 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Makayleigh with classmates?
- Makayleigh will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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