Makayla is a highly popular girls' name in United States, ranking #37 in 2008 with 5,956 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2008 with 5,956 births ranking #37. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 141.9%. In 2008, approximately 1 in every 317 girls born was named Makayla. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.