Makaela is a distinctive girls' name in United States, ranking #1257 in 1998 with 145 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 1998 with 145 births ranking #1257. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 54.3%. In 1998, approximately 1 in every 12,185 girls born was named Makaela. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.