Makaela is a distinctive girls' name in United States, ranking #1375 in 1999 with 129 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 1998 with 145 births ranking #1257. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 37.2%. In 1999, approximately 1 in every 13,750 girls born was named Makaela. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.