How Many People Are Named Makila?

Complete statistics for the name Makila: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Makila
Very Rare
modern American coinage

Makila is a very rare female name, with only 300 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 1,098,601 Americans. That's pretty unique! The majority, 87%, are under 30, showing it's definitely a modern choice.

~300
Living in US
1 in 1,098,601
Americans
2005
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Modern coinage, evokes strength
🌐
Origin
modern American coinage
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 2
Personality Traits
Strong Determined Confident
2
Life Path Number

Traditionally, life-path number 2 represents balance and harmony.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

3,294
Worldwide Bearers
#124,671
Global Rank
🇮🇳 India
1,440
🇨🇩 DR Congo
1,239
🇳🇪 Niger
283
🇦🇫 Afghanistan
99
🇺🇸 United States
75
🇭🇹 Haiti
44
🇮🇩 Indonesia
24
🇮🇶 Iraq
24
🇵🇬 Papua New Guinea
22
🇬🇧 England
7

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
300 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 23
263
Would be under 30 (87%)
41
Would be 30–60 (13%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 304 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: 2005

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
73
Classic Feel
19
Modern Appeal
100
International
92

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Makila Through the Generations

Makila emerged in the early 2000s, peaking in popularity in 2005 with 28 births. Since then, its usage has been declining, but it remains a name associated with younger generations. With an average age of 23, most Makilas are still in their twenties, indicating it's a relatively new name. Of the 304 recorded births, 263 are under 30, while 41 are between 30 and 60, and none are over 60, highlighting its youthfulness and modernity.

✨ Similar Names to Makila

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Makila's modern American coinage roots

📄 About the Name Makila

How Many People Have the Name Makila?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 300 people in the United States currently share the name Makila. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,098,601 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Makila a Common or Rare Name?

Makila 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 Makila Mean?

Makila means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 2.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Makila in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.

When Was Makila Most Popular?

The name Makila reached peak popularity in 2005, with 28 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 Makila?

Approximately 300 people named Makila live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 304. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,098,601 Americans.

Is Makila a rare name?

Makila is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,098,601 Americans has this name.

What does the name Makila mean?

Makila means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from modern American coinage origins.

Is Makila more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Makila are male and 100% are female.

When was Makila most popular?

Makila peaked in 2005 with 28 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.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US300
All-Time Births304
1 in X1 in 1,098,601
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age23
Peak Year2005
World Rank#124,671
Male %0%
Female %100%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.