girl's name
Mekayla
muh-KAY-luh (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 7
- Births on record 1,747
Mekayla is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 2024 it was given to 7 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 1998, when 118 babies were given the name.
- It has been falling over the past decade.
- First appears in US birth records in 1985.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Mekayla Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1980s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 33 |
| 1990s | 618 |
| 2000s | 749 |
| 2010s | 249 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 16 |
How Popular Is Mekayla?
In 2024, Mekayla was given to 7 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.
Where Mekayla Is Used
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 Mekayla
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Mekayla Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Mekayla over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Mekayla
- English muh-KAY-luh
Sibling Names for Mekayla
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Mekayla — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Mekayla
How popular is the name Mekayla?
In 2024, Mekayla was given to 7 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 Mekayla a girl's or a boy's name?
Mekayla is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Mekayla?
Mekayla has 3 syllables.
When was Mekayla most popular?
Mekayla peaked in 1998, when 118 babies were given the name. It has been falling over the past decade.