Makayla is a popular girls' name in United States, ranking #66 in 1999 with 4,791 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2008 with 5,956 births ranking #37. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 94.6%. In 1999, approximately 1 in every 370 girls born was named Makayla. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.