How Many People Are Named Mekayla?
Complete statistics for the name Mekayla: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Mekayla is a very rare female name, with only 1,646 people bearing it today, making up just 1 in 200,532 Americans. The majority, 79%, are under 30, giving it a truly modern vibe.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 5 represents freedom, adventure, and change.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 24All 1,665 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
📜 Mekayla Through the Generations
Mekayla reached its peak popularity in 1998 with 118 births, but since then, it's seen a steady decline. Today, most people named Mekayla are around 24 years old, with 1,323 under 30 and 342 aged between 30 and 60. This name is part of a newer generation, reflecting trends in naming choices from the late 20th century.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Mekayla's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Mekayla
How Many People Have the Name Mekayla?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,646 people in the United States currently share the name Mekayla. That works out to roughly 1 in every 200,532 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Mekayla a Common or Rare Name?
Mekayla 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 Mekayla Mean?
Mekayla means "creative variant of Ayla" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 5.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Mekayla in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Mekayla Most Popular?
The name Mekayla reached peak popularity in 1998, with 118 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 Mekayla?
Approximately 1,646 people named Mekayla live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,665. That works out to roughly 1 in 200,532 Americans.
Is Mekayla a rare name?
Mekayla is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 200,532 Americans has this name.
What does the name Mekayla mean?
Mekayla means "creative variant of Ayla" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Mekayla more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Mekayla are male and 100% are female.
When was Mekayla most popular?
Mekayla peaked in 1998 with 118 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.