How Many People Are Named Mckaela?
Complete statistics for the name Mckaela: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Mckaela is a very rare female name, with only 296 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 1,115,429 Americans. That's pretty unique! The majority of Mckaelas are under 30, showing it's a genuinely modern choice.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 1 represents leadership and independence.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 22All 299 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: 2010Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Mckaela Through the Generations
Mckaela saw its peak popularity in 2010 with 37 births, but since then, the trend has been declining. As of now, the average age of someone named Mckaela is 22, with most being under 30. This indicates it's a name chosen by younger parents, contributing to its status as a newer-generation name. With 247 under-30s, 52 aged 30-60, and none over 60, Mckaela remains firmly rooted in contemporary naming trends.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Mckaela's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Mckaela
How Many People Have the Name Mckaela?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 296 people in the United States currently share the name Mckaela. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,115,429 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Mckaela a Common or Rare Name?
Mckaela 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 Mckaela Mean?
Mckaela means "creative variant of McKyla" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 1.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Mckaela in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Mckaela Most Popular?
The name Mckaela reached peak popularity in 2010, with 37 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 Mckaela?
Approximately 296 people named Mckaela live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 299. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,115,429 Americans.
Is Mckaela a rare name?
Mckaela is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,115,429 Americans has this name.
What does the name Mckaela mean?
Mckaela means "creative variant of McKyla" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Mckaela more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Mckaela are male and 100% are female.
When was Mckaela most popular?
Mckaela peaked in 2010 with 37 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.