How old is someone named Makayla?
The average Makayla is 20 years old.
Half of all living Makaylas are between 16 and 25.
When was Makayla popular?
Makayla was a boom name: it shot up, peaked in 2008, and dropped away. That's why most Makaylas are close to the same age.
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 83 | under 100 |
| 1980s | 593 | 580 |
| 1990s | 20,109 | 20,000 |
| 2000s | 55,099 | 55,000 |
| 2010s | 27,893 | 28,000 |
| 2020s | 4,406 | 4,400 |
How many Makaylas are still alive?
About 110,000 Makaylas are alive in the US today. That's 99% of the roughly 110,000 babies named Makayla since 1971.
Nearly every Makayla ever born is still alive, because almost all of them are young.
What generation is the name Makayla?
Three in four living Makaylas are in Gen Z, born between 1997 and 2012.
- Millennial 8%
- Gen Z 75%
- Gen Alpha 17%
Is Makayla an old name?
Not really. Makayla is younger than 70 in 100 names on AgeByName.
Looking ahead: if babies keep getting the name at today's pace, the typical Makayla will be 45 in 2056, so the name is aging fast.
Is Makayla a boy or girl name?
Almost entirely girls: 99.9% of living Makaylas are women.
Names the same age as Makayla
NAME TWIN
Makayla's name twin is Madyson. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Madyson's age curve is the closest match to Makayla's: 93% alike.
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Questions about the name Makayla
How old is the average Makayla?
The average Makayla in the US is 20 years old. The median is 20, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Makayla?
About 110,000 Makaylas are alive in the US today, out of roughly 110,000 babies given the name since 1971.
When was the name Makayla most popular?
In 2008, when about 6,000 baby girls were named Makayla.
Is Makayla a Gen Z name?
Yes. About 75% of living Makaylas are in Gen Z, born between 1997 and 2012.
Estimates from Social Security Administration baby-name records (births 1880–2025) and SSA cohort life tables (2026 Trustees Report). Updated each spring. How we calculate this