Makayla is a distinctive girls' name in England & Wales, ranking #802 in 2005 with 35 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2011 with 56 births ranking #692. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 775.0%. In 2005, approximately 1 in every 8,236 girls born was named Makayla. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.