How Many People Are Named Makaela?
Complete statistics for the name Makaela: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Makaela is a very rare female name, with only 2,719 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 121,351 Americans. The majority of people named Makaela are under 30, giving it a genuinely modern vibe.
📖 Meaning & Origin
People with the life path number 8 are natural leaders and are driven by a desire for success.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 22All 2,749 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 1998Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Makaela Through the Generations
Makaela peaked in popularity in 1998 with 145 births, but its usage has been declining since then. Today, the average age of someone named Makaela is 22, with 2,334 individuals under 30 and 415 between 30 and 60. This name is predominantly found in the United States, though it's also popular in India, where it ranks higher than in the US.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Makaela's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Makaela
How Many People Have the Name Makaela?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 2,719 people in the United States currently share the name Makaela. That works out to roughly 1 in every 121,351 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Makaela a Common or Rare Name?
Makaela is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Makaela Mean?
Makaela means "creative variant of Makai" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 8.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Makaela in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Makaela Most Popular?
The name Makaela reached peak popularity in 1998, with 145 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Makaela?
Approximately 2,719 people named Makaela live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 2,749. That works out to roughly 1 in 121,351 Americans.
Is Makaela a rare name?
Makaela is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 121,351 Americans has this name.
What does the name Makaela mean?
Makaela means "creative variant of Makai" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Makaela more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Makaela are male and 100% are female.
When was Makaela most popular?
Makaela peaked in 1998 with 145 births that year. Current trend: Declining.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.