Makaela is a distinctive girls' name in United States, ranking #1289 in 1997 with 136 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 1998 with 145 births ranking #1257. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 44.7%. In 1997, approximately 1 in every 12,799 girls born was named Makaela. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.