Girl · #13,520 in 2026

Markila

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

Current Rank

#13,520

Peak Rank

#9,545 (1986)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1986

First Year

2001

Last Year

1986

Peak Year

#9545

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Markila

Markila first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1986, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1986, when 6 Markilas were born — ranking #9,545 that year. As of 2026, Markila ranks #13,520 for baby girls with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 12 Markilas 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 Markila

Phonetically similar names — useful when Markila 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 Markila

What does the name Markila mean?

Markila is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1986. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Markila in 2026?

In 2026, Markila ranks #13,520 among girls' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.

When was Markila most popular?

Markila reached its peak popularity in 1986, ranking #9,545 that year with 6 babies given the name.

Is Markila a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Markila?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Markila include Cheryllee, Joquita, Jonnita. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Markila

Markila is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1986 and has accumulated 12 births in the dataset. Markila's peak popularity came in 1986 when it ranked #9,545. Use the chart and map above to compare Markila'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.