Makayla

Makayla: name meaning, origin and popularity

Girl nameHebrew origin#568 in 2025

Meaning and origin of Makayla

  • A female given name from Hebrew, of modern usage, variant of Michaela.

How popular is Makayla?

#568girls, 2025
530U.S. babies in 2025
#37peak rank (2008)
108,183babies since 1880

Since 1880, 108,030 girls and 153 boys in the U.S. have been named Makayla (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #37 in 2008. Its highest rank for boys was #3419 in 2004. In 2025 it ranked #568 for girls, with 530 babies given the name.

188019201960200020255,963 peak/yr
U.S. births per year with this name, 1880–2025 (SSA)

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Makayla FAQ

What does the name Makayla mean?

A female given name from Hebrew, of modern usage, variant of Michaela.

What is the origin of the name Makayla?

Makayla is listed as a name of Hebrew origin.

How popular is the name Makayla?

Since 1880, 108,030 girls and 153 boys in the U.S. have been named Makayla (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #37 in 2008. Its highest rank for boys was #3419 in 2004. In 2025 it ranked #568 for girls, with 530 babies given the name.

Is Makayla a boy or girl name?

Makayla is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 108,030 girls and 153 boys since 1880.

Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.