How Many People Are Named Mckayla?
Complete statistics for the name Mckayla: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Mckayla, a very rare female name, is held by just 13,037 people in the US, making up 1 in 25,313 Americans. The majority of those named Mckayla are under 30, giving it a genuinely modern vibe.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 3 symbolizes creativity, self-expression, and joy.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 22All 13,178 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
📜 Mckayla Through the Generations
Mckayla reached its peak popularity in 1998 with 769 births, but since then, it's seen a steady decline. Today, most people named Mckayla are around 22 years old, with 11,193 under 30 and only 1,985 aged between 30 and 60. This shows how Mckayla is a name that's closely tied to the younger generation, reflecting its status as a modern choice.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Mckayla's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Mckayla
How Many People Have the Name Mckayla?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 13,037 people in the United States currently share the name Mckayla. That works out to roughly 1 in every 25,313 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Mckayla a Common or Rare Name?
Mckayla 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 Mckayla Mean?
Mckayla means "creative variant of Ayla" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 3.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Mckayla in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Mckayla Most Popular?
The name Mckayla reached peak popularity in 1998, with 769 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 Mckayla?
Approximately 13,037 people named Mckayla live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 13,178. That works out to roughly 1 in 25,313 Americans.
Is Mckayla a rare name?
Mckayla is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 25,313 Americans has this name.
What does the name Mckayla mean?
Mckayla means "creative variant of Ayla" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Mckayla more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Mckayla are male and 100% are female.
When was Mckayla most popular?
Mckayla peaked in 1998 with 769 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.