Markayla
- US rank
- #7,491
- Syllables
- 3
- Peak
- #1,510 in 2002
14 babies were named Markayla in the US in 2025. It has dropped 2,177 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1988–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Markayla you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 114,943 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Markayla, 14 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Markayla would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryMarkayla first shows up in US birth records in 1988, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 37 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 2002, when it ranked #1,510. Today it's #7,491, so it could be due a comeback.
- Then vs nowMarkayla was 6.1× more common in 2000 than it is today. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 18,727 baby girls; in 2025, about 1 in 114,943.
- TrendMarkayla has slipped 2,177 places over the last five years and now sits at #7,491. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
About the name Markayla
Markayla is a girl name of American origin. It has 8 letters and 3 syllables, starting with M and ending in “-yla”. US birth records list Markayla for girls from 1988 to 2025, in 38 of those 38 years. Its best year was 2002, when it ranked #1,510 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #7,491, with 14 babies.
Origin:American names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 4.7 | 212,766 girls |
| 1990s | 22 | 44,863 girls |
| 2000s | 63 | 15,751 girls |
| 2010s | 31 | 32,383 girls |
| 2020s | 12 | 84,507 girls |
More American girl names
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- Unisex name: Kinsley · king's meadow
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- Unisex name: Stevie · crown
Questions about the name Markayla
What is the origin of the name Markayla?
Markayla has American roots in our records. Other American names include Lainey, Daisy, Josie.
Is Markayla a boy or girl name?
Markayla is a girl name.
How popular is the name Markayla?
Markayla ranked #7,491 for US girls in 2025, given to 14 babies. Its best year was 2002 (#1,510).