Rising since 2016, #10,917 for girls today.
Popularity of Mayela since 1965
Babies named Mayela per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 8 |
| 1970s | 93 |
| 1980s | 141 |
| 1990s | 215 |
| 2000s | 245 |
| 2010s | 135 |
| 2020s | 90 |
Meaning & origin
Mayela is a modern American name that first appeared in Social Security records in 1965. It saw a modest peak in 2005, ranking 10,917 in 2025, with a rarity of 1 in 200,908 births. Since 2016, its usage has been slowly rising, though it remains uncommon. The name likely originated as a creative combination of the name May and the popular suffix -ela, giving it a melodic, feminine sound. It has no notable top states and no well-known bearers, but its similarity to names like Layla and Kayla gives it a familiar yet distinctive feel.
Mayela appears to be a modern coinage, likely formed from the name May combined with the fashionable suffix -ela, similar to names like Kayla or Layla. It first appeared in U.S. records in 1965 and saw a peak in usage in 2005. The name remains uncommon, used for girls.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: May, Ela, Maya
Sibling names for Mayela
Names that share Mayela's style, for a brother or sister.
