Makayla is a popular girls' name in United States, ranking #67 in 2000 with 4,917 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2008 with 5,956 births ranking #37. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 99.7%. In 2000, approximately 1 in every 369 girls born was named Makayla. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.