Makela
girl nameMakela entered the US charts in 1970, peaked at #5065 in 1996, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1970–2025
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rank today
#5065
peak (1996)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1970s | #7963 |
| 1980s | #12362 |
| 1990s | #8592 |
| 2000s | #9171 |
| 2010s | #14673 |
Living bearers
About 300 people named Makela are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Makela 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 Makela in 2025?
- Makela is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Makela most popular?
- Makela peaked in 1996, reaching #5065 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Makela with classmates?
- Makela will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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