Makala
- Pronunciation
- [Ma-ka-la]
- Gender
- Female
- Meaning
- Myrtle
- Origin
- Hawaiian
Makala Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 3,398 baby girls have been named Makala. The name peaked in 1998 with 277 US births that year (rank #777).
Top States for Makala
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Makala births are: Texas (212), Ohio (182), California (174).
Other Hawaiian-Origin Names Like Makala
If you like Makala's Hawaiian origin, consider these related names: Ailani, Akela, Alamea, Alana, Alaula. Browse all Hawaiian names →
6-Letter Names Starting with M
Names with Makala's exact length and starting letter: Maahes, Mabina, Macala, Macawi, Maccus.
Quick Facts About Makala
Where in the US Is Makala Most Popular?
Average girl-name rank within each state across 2000–2008 SSA records. A lower number means the name appears closer to the top of that state's girls-name rankings — a per-capita measure that isn't biased toward large states. For Makala the strongest states are Arkansas, Kentucky, South Carolina.
Strongest girls-name states
| # | State | Avg rank | Births |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arkansas | #506 | 17 |
| 2 | Kentucky | #536 | 20 |
| 3 | South Carolina | #604 | 18 |
| 4 | Alabama | #705 | 31 |
| 5 | Ohio | #723 | 59 |
| 6 | North Carolina | #733 | 56 |
| 7 | Oklahoma | #733 | 15 |
| 8 | Tennessee | #758 | 61 |
| 9 | Louisiana | #786 | 16 |
| 10 | Michigan | #812 | 47 |
Source: SSA state-level baby-name dataset 2000–2008. States with fewer than 3 years of data for Makala in this window are excluded. Births < 5 in a given state-year are suppressed by SSA for privacy.
Variant Forms
| Name | Meaning | Gender | Origin |
|---|---|---|---|
| Makela | Variant Of Michaela. | Female | English |
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Compare Makala to Other Popular Names
Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Makala against today's most popular girls-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).