Girl · #16,460 in 2026

Macala

Name: Popularity of the name Macala in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Macala, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#16,460

Peak Rank

#4,955 (1998)

Total Babies

155

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1989

First Year

2005

Last Year

1998

Peak Year

#4955

Peak Rank

155

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Macala

Macala first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1989, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1998, when 21 Macalas were born — ranking #4,955 that year. As of 2026, Macala ranks #16,460 for baby girls with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 155 Macalas have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1980s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

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Names that sound like Macala

Phonetically similar names — useful when Macala is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Macala

What does the name Macala mean?

Macala is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1989. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Macala in 2026?

In 2026, Macala ranks #16,460 among girls' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Macala most popular?

Macala reached its peak popularity in 1998, ranking #4,955 that year with 21 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Macala most popular?

Macala has historically been most popular in Ohio. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Macala.

Is Macala a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Macala is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.

What names go well with Macala?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Macala include Saima, Treanna, Atira. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Macala

Macala is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1989 and has accumulated 155 births in the dataset. Macala's peak popularity came in 1998 when it ranked #4,955. Use the chart and map above to compare Macala's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.