Makaela is a distinctive girls' name in United States, ranking #8162 in 2025 with 13 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 1998 with 145 births ranking #1257. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 86.2%. In 2025, approximately 1 in every 123,636 girls born was named Makaela. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.