Makayla is a popular girls' name in United States, ranking #94 in 2013 with 3,295 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2008 with 5,956 births ranking #37. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 33.8%. In 2013, approximately 1 in every 532 girls born was named Makayla. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.