Makinley is a distinctive girls' name in United States, ranking #3700 in 2003 with 38 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2013 with 174 births ranking #1341. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 533.3%. In 2003, approximately 1 in every 48,080 girls born was named Makinley. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.