Mekayla Name Popularity and Statistics
Mekayla is predominantly used for girls. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
Meaning, origin, and pronunciation details are shown only after they have been independently reviewed.
How Do You Spell Mekayla?
Mekayla is spelled M-E-K-A-Y-L-A. The name has 7 letters.
Mekayla Popularity in 2024
Rank#12,161
Recorded Births7
- Girls usage fell 1,869 places to #12,161 and recorded 2 fewer births compared with 2021.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
Mekayla Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 1998 through 2024. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Girls | 7 | #12,161 |
| 2021 | Girls | 9 | #10,292 |
| 2019 | Girls | 5 | #15,539 |
| 2018 | Girls | 15 | #7,409 |
| 2017 | Girls | 12 | #8,776 |
| 2016 | Girls | 21 | #5,985 |
| 2015 | Girls | 22 | #5,833 |
| 2014 | Girls | 28 | #4,892 |
| 2013 | Girls | 26 | #5,143 |
| 2012 | Girls | 33 | #4,387 |
| 2011 | Girls | 38 | #3,916 |
| 2010 | Girls | 49 | #3,306 |
| 2009 | Girls | 52 | #3,189 |
| 2008 | Girls | 51 | #3,267 |
| 2007 | Girls | 59 | #2,992 |
| 2006 | Girls | 69 | #2,602 |
| 2005 | Girls | 70 | #2,482 |
| 2004 | Girls | 77 | #2,264 |
| 2003 | Girls | 94 | #1,925 |
| 2002 | Girls | 85 | #2,028 |
| 2001 | Girls | 101 | #1,765 |
| 2000 | Girls | 91 | #1,869 |
| 1999 | Girls | 106 | #1,580 |
| 1998 | Girls | 118 | #1,443 |
When Was Mekayla Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
1998 · Girls
118 recorded births
National rank #1,443
1999 · Girls
106 recorded births
National rank #1,580
2001 · Girls
101 recorded births
National rank #1,765
2003 · Girls
94 recorded births
National rank #1,925
Where Mekayla Ranked Highest in 2018
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Girls
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| FL | #1,770 | 6 |