Unisex · #7,918 in 2026

Makell

Current Rank
#7,918
Peak Rank
#4,044 (2008)
Total Babies
348
5-Yr Trend
-39%
👧 Girl peak #8,222 (149 total)
👦 Boy peak #4,044 (348 total)
👦As Boy Name
1998
First Year
2026
Last Year
2008
Peak Year
#4044
Peak Rank
348
Total Count
27
Years Active
👧As Girl Name
1992
First Year
2013
Last Year
1999
Peak Year
#8222
Peak Rank
149
Total Count
19
Years Active

The Story of Makell

As a girl name

Makell first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a girl name in 1992, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1999, when 11 Makells were born — ranking #8,222 that year. As of 2026, Makell ranks #13,149 for girls with 7 births, with steady use. In total, more than 149 Makells have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1990s through the 2020s.

As a boy name

Makell first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a boy name in 1998, with 8 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2008, when 25 Makells were born — ranking #4,044 that year. As of 2026, Makell ranks #7,918 for boys with 5 births, falling sharply (-39%). In total, more than 348 Makells have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1990s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

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Names that sound like Makell

Phonetically similar names — useful when Makell 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 Makell

What does the name Makell mean?
Makell is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1998. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.
How popular is Makell in 2026?
In 2026, Makell ranks #7,918 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.
When was Makell most popular?
Makell reached its peak popularity in 2008, ranking #4,044 that year with 25 babies given the name.
In which U.S. states is Makell most popular?
Makell has historically been most popular in Georgia. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Makell.
Is Makell a unisex name?
Yes — Makell is used for both girls and boys in U.S. records, with about 30% of Makells assigned female and 70% assigned male historically.
What names go well with Makell?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Makell include Zan, Ki, Martino. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Makell

Makell is a unisex baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1998 and has accumulated 348 births in the dataset. Makell's peak popularity came in 2008 when it ranked #4,044. Use the chart and map above to compare Makell'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.