How Many People Are Named Mkayla?

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

Mkayla
Very Rare
modern American coinage

Mkayla is a very rare female name, with only 449 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 734,317 Americans. The majority of Mkaylas are under 30, giving it a truly modern vibe.

~449
Living in US
1 in 734,317
Americans
1998
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Creative variant of Kayla
🌐
Origin
modern American coinage
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 9
Personality Traits
Confident Innovative Determined
9
Life Path Number

Life-path number 9 represents compassion and humanitarianism.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

461
Worldwide Bearers
#3,306,491
Global Rank
🇺🇸 United States
449
🇱🇧 Lebanon
1
🇿🇦 South Africa
1

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
449 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 21
416
Would be under 30 (92%)
38
Would be 30–60 (8%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 454 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: 1998

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
79
Classic Feel
25
Modern Appeal
95
International
0

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

📜 Mkayla Through the Generations

Mkayla emerged as a name in the late 20th century, peaking in popularity in 1998 with 27 births. Since then, its usage has declined, but it remains a distinctive choice for parents seeking a unique name. With most Mkaylas being under 30, it's clear that this name is favored among younger generations, reflecting a trend towards creative and personalized naming choices.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Texas 49

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Mkayla's modern American coinage roots

📄 About the Name Mkayla

How Many People Have the Name Mkayla?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 449 people in the United States currently share the name Mkayla. That works out to roughly 1 in every 734,317 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Mkayla a Common or Rare Name?

Mkayla 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 Mkayla Mean?

Mkayla means "creative variant of Kayla" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 9.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Mkayla Most Popular?

The name Mkayla reached peak popularity in 1998, with 27 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 Mkayla?

Approximately 449 people named Mkayla live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 454. That works out to roughly 1 in 734,317 Americans.

Is Mkayla a rare name?

Mkayla is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 734,317 Americans has this name.

What does the name Mkayla mean?

Mkayla means "creative variant of Kayla" and comes from modern American coinage origins.

Is Mkayla more male or female?

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

When was Mkayla most popular?

Mkayla peaked in 1998 with 27 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 US449
All-Time Births454
1 in X1 in 734,317
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age21
Peak Year1998
World Rank#3,306,491
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.