Markela
girl nameMarkela entered the US charts in 1977, peaked at #6892 in 1977, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1977–2025
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rank today
#6892
peak (1977)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1970s | #6892 |
| 1980s | #9295 |
| 1990s | #11218 |
| 2000s | #14696 |
Living bearers
About 100 people named Markela are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Markela alive today was born around 1992, making them about 33 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Markela in 2025?
- Markela is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Markela most popular?
- Markela peaked in 1977, reaching #6892 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Markela with classmates?
- Markela will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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