Makayla
How to say it: muh-KAY-luh · /məˈkeɪlə/
Phonetic respelling of Michaela, feminine form of Michael meaning 'Who is like God?' in Hebrew.
Makayla was the 284th most popular girls’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 530 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 2000s, its births are down about 70% in ten years, and it is projected to slip to #457 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · Insee 2025 data, published July 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among girls’ names, 2025 | #284 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 530 |
| Share of births | 1 in 2,797 |
| Peak decade | 2000s |
| Change over 10 years | −70% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #457 |
| In France, 2025 | #1,126 among girls’ names, 0 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Makayla rose quickly in recent decades to a high in the 2000s. Now far below that high, it is expected to drift lower.
What goes with it
Rhythmic and bright with soft edges and crisp turns, Makayla carries energy. Kayla echoes its sound as a nickname.
Parents who love Makayla also love
Nicknames
- Kay
- Kayla
- Mak
- Mickey
Honouring a Makayla in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Makayla is about 1 in 117.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, Hebrew.
In France: #1,126 for girls in 2025.
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