Makayla Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Makayla is predominantly used for girls. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Makayla?
Makayla is spelled M-A-K-A-Y-L-A. The name has 7 letters.
Makayla at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for girls
- Meaning
- Makayla is a modern variant of Michaela, which means “Who is like God.”
- Origin
- Makayla is a contemporary variant of the name Michaela, derived from the Hebrew name Michael.
- Pronunciation
- muh-KAY-luh · 3 syllables
Makayla Popularity in 2025
Rank#566
Recorded Births530
- Girls usage fell 26 places to #566 and recorded 32 fewer births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Makayla Mean?
Makayla is a modern variant of Michaela, which means “Who is like God.”
Origin: Makayla is a contemporary variant of the name Michaela, derived from the Hebrew name Michael.
How Do You Pronounce Makayla?
Pronunciationmuh-KAY-luh
Syllables3
What Is the History of the Name Makayla?
- History
- Makayla has been used primarily in English-speaking countries as a variant spelling in recent decades.
Makayla Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2007 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 530 | #566 |
| 2024 | Girls | 562 | #540 |
| 2023 | Girls | 683 | #450 |
| 2022 | Girls | 797 | #392 |
| 2021 | Girls | 880 | #355 |
| 2020 | Girls | 954 | #325 |
| 2019 | Girls | 1,265 | #261 |
| 2018 | Girls | 1,376 | #232 |
| 2017 | Girls | 1,506 | #205 |
| 2016 | Girls | 1,946 | #165 |
| 2015 | Girls | 2,263 | #143 |
| 2014 | Girls | 2,591 | #123 |
| 2013 | Girls | 3,297 | #94 |
| 2012 | Girls | 3,774 | #70 |
| 2011 | Girls | 4,460 | #56 |
| 2011 | Boys | 8 | #8,767 |
| 2010 | Girls | 5,397 | #43 |
| 2010 | Boys | 10 | #7,591 |
| 2009 | Girls | 5,269 | #44 |
| 2009 | Boys | 7 | #9,864 |
| 2008 | Girls | 5,957 | #37 |
| 2008 | Boys | 6 | #11,037 |
| 2007 | Girls | 5,428 | #47 |
| 2007 | Boys | 6 | #10,921 |
When Was Makayla Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2008 · Girls
5,957 recorded births
National rank #37
2005 · Girls
5,727 recorded births
National rank #44
2004 · Girls
5,666 recorded births
National rank #47
2006 · Girls
5,652 recorded births
National rank #45
Where Makayla Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Girls
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| MD | #304 | 17 |
| GA | #349 | 31 |
| NJ | #372 | 21 |
| NV | #374 | 7 |
| PA | #386 | 28 |
| MS | #441 | 6 |
| MI | #457 | 18 |
| CT | #459 | 6 |