Girls name · Kentucky
Makayla in Kentucky
Makayla was the 820th most popular girls name in Kentucky in 2025, with 5 babies named Makayla that year. Since 1987, Kentucky families have named 2,238 babies Makayla.
Popularity over time
Makayla in Kentucky, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1987 | 5 | 539th |
| 1993 | 18 | 205th |
| 1998 | 152 | 31st |
| 2003 | 138 | 27th |
| 2009 | 82 | 47th |
| 2014 | 30 | 154th |
| 2019 | 6 | 705th |
| 2025 | 5 | 820th |
Its rank among girls names in Kentucky fell from 539th in 1987 to 820th in 2025.
The most babies named Makayla in Kentucky in a single year was 156, in 2001. Its best showing was 25th among girls names in 2005.
Across the country, Makayla reached its best rank of 8th in Mississippi (2008). See Makayla in every state →
How popular is Makayla in Kentucky?
Makayla was the 820th most popular girls name in Kentucky in 2025, with 5 babies named Makayla that year. Since 1987, Kentucky families have named 2,238 babies Makayla.
How many babies are named Makayla in Kentucky?
In 2025, 5 babies were named Makayla in Kentucky. The most babies named Makayla in Kentucky in a single year was 156, in 2001.
What is the rank of Makayla in Kentucky?
Makayla ranked 820th among girls names in Kentucky in 2025. Its best showing was 25th among girls names in 2005.
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.