Girls name · California
Makayla in California
Makayla was the 507th most popular girls name in California in 2025, with 66 babies named Makayla that year. Since 1987, California families have named 9,242 babies Makayla.
Popularity over time
Makayla in California, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1987 | 6 | 2550th |
| 1993 | 67 | 567th |
| 1999 | 310 | 154th |
| 2004 | 439 | 112th |
| 2009 | 505 | 81st |
| 2014 | 259 | 156th |
| 2020 | 120 | 292nd |
| 2025 | 66 | 507th |
Its rank among girls names in California climbed from 2550th in 1987 to 507th in 2025.
The most babies named Makayla in California in a single year was 588, in 2010. Its best showing was 59th among girls names in 2010.
Across the country, Makayla reached its best rank of 8th in Mississippi (2008). See Makayla in every state →
How popular is Makayla in California?
Makayla was the 507th most popular girls name in California in 2025, with 66 babies named Makayla that year. Since 1987, California families have named 9,242 babies Makayla.
How many babies are named Makayla in California?
In 2025, 66 babies were named Makayla in California. The most babies named Makayla in California in a single year was 588, in 2010.
What is the rank of Makayla in California?
Makayla ranked 507th among girls names in California in 2025. Its best showing was 59th among girls names in 2010.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, names by state of birth (public domain). Counts below 5 in a state-year are omitted by the SSA for privacy.