Markayla
Markayla is a girl's name of Contemporary origin.
Meaning
Derived from Mark (consecrated to Mars/warlike) combined with the popular name element Kayla.
Origin and history
Markayla is a modern American invented name created by blending the traditional male name Mark with the popular suffix trend -kayla. It gained usage in the late 20th century alongside similar synthetic feminine names. In the United States, it remains a relatively rare choice.
Popularity in the United States
2,245 babies in the United States have been named Markayla since 1880. It ranks #3711 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1986.
States where it is most popular
- FL (16.7 %)
- TN (14.1 %)
- GA (13.2 %)
- TX (12.6 %)
- MS (10.8 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 17 |
| 1990-2000 | 396 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,174 |
| 2010-2019 | 543 |
| 2020-2029 | 115 |
Nicknames
Kay, Kayla, Mar
Fun facts
- Markayla emerged during the 1990s as part of a U.S. trend combining classic prefixes with the suffix -kayla.