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Makela

Makela is a girl name with a rare feel, drawn from real birth records.

How common is Makela?

Recorded births named Makela by country

Country	Births on record
United States since 1880	292 births

Counts come from national birth registrations: the U.S. Social Security Administration, England & Wales (ONS) and Ireland (CSO). Coverage spans differ, so totals aren't directly comparable across countries.

Makela's popularity over time

Babies named Makela per year — United States (1970–2017). United States peaked in 1996 (19/yr).

When was Makela popular?

Makela reached its peak in 1996, when it was the #8416 most popular baby name in the United States — making it a quintessential 1990s name.

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