Girl · #12,120 in 2026

Markella

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

Current Rank

#12,120

Peak Rank

#8,965 (2008)

Total Babies

303

5-Yr Trend

+25%

1972

First Year

2024

Last Year

2008

Peak Year

#8965

Peak Rank

303

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Markella

Markella first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1972, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2008, when 13 Markellas were born — ranking #8,965 that year. As of 2026, Markella ranks #12,120 for baby girls with 7 births, rising sharply (+25% over the past five years). In total, more than 303 Markellas have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1970s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

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Names that sound like Markella

Phonetically similar names — useful when Markella 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 Markella

What does the name Markella mean?

Markella is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1972. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Markella in 2026?

In 2026, Markella ranks #12,120 among girls' names in the U.S., with 7 babies given the name that year.

When was Markella most popular?

Markella reached its peak popularity in 2008, ranking #8,965 that year with 13 babies given the name.

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

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

Is Markella a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Markella?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Markella include Dalaina, Joelee, Amylee. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Markella

Markella is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1972 and has accumulated 303 births in the dataset. Markella's peak popularity came in 2008 when it ranked #8,965. Use the chart and map above to compare Markella'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.