girl's name
Makhala
muh-KAY-luh (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 7
- Births on record 48
Makhala is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 2007 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1997, when 7 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1995.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Makhala Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1990s to 2000s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 20 |
| 2000s | 28 |
How Popular Is Makhala?
In 2007, Makhala was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Makhala
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Makhala Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Makhala over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Makhala
- English muh-KAY-luh
Sibling Names for Makhala
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Makhala — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Makhala
How popular is the name Makhala?
In 2007, Makhala was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Makhala a girl's or a boy's name?
Makhala is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Makhala?
Makhala has 3 syllables.
When was Makhala most popular?
Makhala peaked in 1997, when 7 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.