Makayla Name Meaning

Helen Doanna

By Helen Doanna

Lastest Updated July 9, 2024
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Fact: The name Makayla has appeared in popular culture, such as characters in movies like “Get Hard” and “Christmas with a Capital C”

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A Deep Dive

Makayla Overview

Meaning

Who is like God

Gender

Girl

Origin

American

Etymology

Variation of Michaela, derived from the Hebrew name Michael, meaning “who is like God?”​

Pronunciation

/məˈkeɪlə/

Popularity

Makayla is a well-loved name in the USA and has maintained popularity in recent decades. In 2023, it ranked 457th for girls in the United States​

Syllable

3 syllables

Length

7 letters

Numerology

1 (Pioneering, Independent, Leading)

Name Styles

Modern, Cool, Aesthetic

Associated Traits

Friendly, creative, caring, outgoing

Spiritual, Religious, or Cultural Significance

Makayla is associated with the archangel Michael, symbolizing protection and strength.

Name Day

September 29th (Czech Republic)
A Deep Dive

Makayla Variations in Different Cultures

Popular Variations

Michaela, Mikayla, McKayla, Mikaela, Makaila, Makalya, Makaela

Common Nicknames

Kayla, Kiki, Kay, Miki, Mickey

Diminutives

Makay, Mikay, Maka, Makie

Famous People

  • Makayla Epps
    (American Basketball Player)
  • Makayla Phillips
    (American Singer)
  • Makayla Waterman
    (American Basketball Player)
  • Makayla Maroney
    (American Gymnast)
  • Makayla Sault
    (Canadian Activist)

Pop Culture Icons and Works

  • Makayla
    ("Dance Moms," TV Series)
  • Makayla
    ("The Fosters," TV Series)
  • "Makayla's Song"
    (Song)
  • Makayla Ward
    ("The Young and the Restless," TV Series)

What Is the Meaning of Makayla?

The name Makayla means “who is like God,” highlighting a sense of uniqueness and strength. Individuals named Makayla are often known for their creativity and determination, bringing a positive and inspiring energy to people they met.

What Is the Origin of The Name Makayla?

Makayla is of Hebrew origin, derived from the name Michaela, which is the feminine form of Michael. Over time, it has evolved through various linguistic adaptations, becoming popular in English-speaking countries.

Makayla Name Popularity

Popularity Chart of the Name Makayla in the U.S. over the Years

United States flagUnited States#3552021#3942022#4562023
Top 3 Rankings#372008#432010#442005

Annual Statistics Breakdown for Makayla

YearName RankingNumber of BirthsBirth Rate (%)
2023456
(-62 from 2022)
675
(-118 from 2022)
0.03859
2022394
(-39 from 2021)
793
(-81 from 2021)
0.04423
2021355
(-30 from 2020)
874
(-80 from 2020)
0.04878
2020325
(-63 from 2019)
954
(-307 from 2019)
0.05397
2019262
(-30 from 2018)
1261
(-115 from 2018)
0.06872
2018232
(-27 from 2017)
1376
(-128 from 2017)
0.07399
2017205
(-40 from 2016)
1504
(-438 from 2016)
0.07961
2016165
(-22 from 2015)
1942
(-317 from 2015)
0.10032
2015143
(-20 from 2014)
2259
(-330 from 2014)
0.11579
2014123
(-29 from 2013)
2589
(-705 from 2013)
0.13234
201394
(-24 from 2012)
3294
(-480 from 2012)
0.17088
201270
(-14 from 2011)
3774
(-685 from 2011)
0.19459
201156
(-13 from 2010)
4459
(-937 from 2010)
0.23012
201043
(+1 from 2009)
5396
(+131 from 2009)
0.27521
200944
(-7 from 2008)
5265
(-691 from 2008)
0.25999
200837
(+10 from 2007)
5956
(+530 from 2007)
0.28595
200747
(-2 from 2006)
5426
(-225 from 2006)
0.25637
200645
(-1 from 2005)
5651
(-76 from 2005)
0.27032
200544
(+3 from 2004)
5727
(+61 from 2004)
0.28218
200447
(+4 from 2003)
5666
(+86 from 2003)
0.28080
200351
(-1 from 2002)
5580
(+104 from 2002)
0.27810
200250
(+4 from 2001)
5476
(+159 from 2001)
0.27726
200154
(+13 from 2000)
5317
(+400 from 2000)
0.26841
200067
(-1 from 1999)
4917
(+126 from 1999)
0.24637
199966
(+5 from 1998)
4791
(+426 from 1998)
0.24610
199871
(+31 from 1997)
4365
(+1020 from 1997)
0.22517
1997102
(+27 from 1996)
3345
(+883 from 1996)
0.17520
1996129
(+35 from 1995)
2462
(+550 from 1995)
0.12841
1995164
(+35 from 1994)
1912
(+409 from 1994)
0.09950
1994199
(+140 from 1993)
1503
(+741 from 1993)
0.07710
1993339
(+225 from 1992)
762
(+347 from 1992)
0.03865
1992564
(+187 from 1991)
415
(+139 from 1991)
0.02070
1991751
(+45 from 1990)
276
(+24 from 1990)
0.01357
1990796
(+91 from 1989)
252
(+45 from 1989)
0.01227
1989887
(+590 from 1988)
207
(+115 from 1988)
0.01039
19881477
(+270 from 1987)
92
(+24 from 1987)
0.00478
19871747
(+448 from 1986)
68
(+21 from 1986)
0.00363
19862195
(+89 from 1985)
47
(+3 from 1985)
0.00255
19852284
(-19 from 1984)
44
(+1 from 1984)
0.00238
19842265
(+518 from 1983)
43
(+12 from 1983)
0.00238
19832783
(+1564 from 1982)
31
(+14 from 1982)
0.00173
19824347
(-1095 from 1981)
17
(-9 from 1981)
0.00094
19813252
(+897 from 1980)
26
(+8 from 1980)
0.00145
19804149
(+944 from 1979)
18
(+5 from 1979)
0.00101
19795093
(-414 from 1978)
13
(-1 from 1978)
0.00075
19784679
(+853 from 1977)
14
(+3 from 1977)
0.00085
19775532
(+516 from 1976)
11
(+2 from 1976)
0.00067
19766048
(+1126 from 1975)
9
(+2 from 1975)
0.00057
19757174
(-917 from 1974)
7
(-1 from 1974)
0.00045
19746257
(+1175 from 1973)
8
(+2 from 1973)
0.00051
19737432
(-875 from 1972)
6
(-1 from 1972)
0.00039
19726557
(-551 from 1971)
7
(-1 from 1971)
0.00043
19716006
First SSA data recorded
8
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19700
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0.0000
19690
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19680
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19670
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American States Popularity Rankings for Makayla

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Number of Births )

Texas (TX)

Texas (TX) flagTexas (TX)#3412021#4272022#3852023

California (CA)

California (CA) flagCalifornia (CA)#3412021#3942022#3622023

Florida (FL)

Florida (FL) flagFlorida (FL)#2902021#2892022#4292023

Georgia (GA)

Georgia (GA) flagGeorgia (GA)#3292021#2782022#3172023

North Carolina (NC)

North Carolina (NC) flagNorth Carolina (NC)#3142021#4042022#4072023

Ohio (OH)

Ohio (OH) flagOhio (OH)#3472021#5182022#5152023

New York (NY)

New York (NY) flagNew York (NY)#2952021#2802022#4742023

Michigan (MI)

Michigan (MI) flagMichigan (MI)#3272021#2722022#4952023

Illinois (IL)

Illinois (IL) flagIllinois (IL)#3462021#3442022#5702023

Pennsylvania (PA)

Pennsylvania (PA) flagPennsylvania (PA)#2812021#3012022#4902023

Tennessee (TN)

Tennessee (TN) flagTennessee (TN)#4052021#4082022#6012023

Virginia (VA)

Virginia (VA) flagVirginia (VA)#3282021#4012022#4472023

Indiana (IN)

Indiana (IN) flagIndiana (IN)#3852021#7232022#6152023

Missouri (MO)

Missouri (MO) flagMissouri (MO)#5982021#6332022#4922023

Alabama (AL)

Alabama (AL) flagAlabama (AL)#2932021#3692022#4712023

Kentucky (KY)

Kentucky (KY) flagKentucky (KY)#5442021#8112022#6232023

Louisiana (LA)

Louisiana (LA) flagLouisiana (LA)#3722021#3692022#6032023

Washington (WA)

Washington (WA) flagWashington (WA)#5082021#10212022#6622023

South Carolina (SC)

South Carolina (SC) flagSouth Carolina (SC)#5222021#3592022#3832023

New Jersey (NJ)

New Jersey (NJ) flagNew Jersey (NJ)#2262021#2892022#2402023

Maryland (MD)

Maryland (MD) flagMaryland (MD)#3042021#2842022#3552023

Arizona (AZ)

Arizona (AZ) flagArizona (AZ)#5362021#6682022#8172023

Wisconsin (WI)

Wisconsin (WI) flagWisconsin (WI)#5292021#3912022#6262023

Mississippi (MS)

Mississippi (MS) flagMississippi (MS)#1232021#3132022#3032023

Oklahoma (OK)

Oklahoma (OK) flagOklahoma (OK)#5902021#5962022#4572023

Minnesota (MN)

Minnesota (MN) flagMinnesota (MN)#4982021#5012022#6442023

Colorado (CO)

Colorado (CO) flagColorado (CO)#5952020#6722021#3842022

Utah (UT)

Utah (UT) flagUtah (UT)#4322019#7992021#3852022

Massachusetts (MA)

Massachusetts (MA) flagMassachusetts (MA)#3612021#9642022#4512023

Arkansas (AR)

Arkansas (AR) flagArkansas (AR)#6372020#6422022#4612023

Iowa (IA)

Iowa (IA) flagIowa (IA)#4652020#4192021#5492023

Oregon (OR)

Oregon (OR) flagOregon (OR)#3852017#5992018#3642019

Kansas (KS)

Kansas (KS) flagKansas (KS)#3442018#6672019#6492021

West Virginia (WV)

West Virginia (WV) flagWest Virginia (WV)#1862015#2412016#3172017

Connecticut (CT)

Connecticut (CT) flagConnecticut (CT)#3052021#6002022#5902023

Nevada (NV)

Nevada (NV) flagNevada (NV)#2662019#3122020#4222021

New Mexico (NM)

New Mexico (NM) flagNew Mexico (NM)#2692019#2952022#2182023

Nebraska (NE)

Nebraska (NE) flagNebraska (NE)#2972015#4082016#4712020

Idaho (ID)

Idaho (ID) flagIdaho (ID)#2352016#4292017#2692023

Maine (ME)

Maine (ME) flagMaine (ME)#1812014#2492015#2522017

New Hampshire (NH)

New Hampshire (NH) flagNew Hampshire (NH)#1272016#2342017#2462019

Delaware (DE)

Delaware (DE) flagDelaware (DE)#922019#2052021#2062022

District of Columbia (DC)

District of Columbia (DC) flagDistrict of Columbia (DC)#2252017#1192019#2552020

Hawaii (HI)

Hawaii (HI) flagHawaii (HI)#2432017#1552019#1622021

Montana (MT)

Montana (MT) flagMontana (MT)#2302011#1792012#1362014

Alaska (AK)

Alaska (AK) flagAlaska (AK)#1032014#1122015#922019

South Dakota (SD)

South Dakota (SD) flagSouth Dakota (SD)#1672010#2472011#1222012

Rhode Island (RI)

Rhode Island (RI) flagRhode Island (RI)#1072010#2152011#1462013

North Dakota (ND)

North Dakota (ND) flagNorth Dakota (ND)#972012#1962013#2062015

Wyoming (WY)

Wyoming (WY) flagWyoming (WY)#762011#1112012#902014

Vermont (VT)

Vermont (VT) flagVermont (VT)#1022007#442008#1152009

Popularity Rankings for Makayla in other Countries and American Territories

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Rankings)

Popularity in Other American Territories

American Samoa flag American Samoa
Guam flag Guam
Northern Mariana Islands flag Northern Mariana Islands
U.S. Virgin Islands flag U.S. Virgin Islands

Other American Territories flagOther American Territories#452004#502006#402010

Popularity in Australia (NSW)

Australia (NSW) flagAustralia (NSW)#832005#732006#892007

Popularity in New Zealand

New Zealand flagNew Zealand#3662014#2862016#4042017

Popularity in Canada

Canada flagCanada#3482020#3082021#5482022

Popularity in Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland flagNorthern Ireland#3842006

Popularity in Scotland

Scotland flagScotland#4962007#4602008#4932019

Popularity in Quebec, Canada

Quebec, Canada flagQuebec, Canada#6782020#8412021#8902022

Popularity in England and Wales

England and Wales flagEngland and Wales#8302010#6922011#7492012

Popularity in Ireland

Ireland flagIreland#8342020#8832021#7472022

Source: Social Security Administration (SSA) and Other National Sources

Is Makayla a Name for Boys or Girls?

Makayla is predominantly a girl’s name. Its feminine form and sound make it a popular choice for baby girls.

Variants, Nicknames, Diminutives, and Ideal Middle Names for Makayla

Makayla in Famous People Names, Pop Culture, and Places

  • Makayla Epps (Basketball Player, born 1995): An American basketball player who has played professionally and made significant contributions to her teams.
  • Makayla Phillips (Singer, born 2002): An American singer who gained fame as a contestant on "America's Got Talent."
  • Makayla Waterman (Basketball Player, born 1995): An American basketball player recognized for her collegiate career at Ohio State University.
  • Makayla Maroney (Gymnast, born 1995): An American gymnast and Olympic gold medalist known for her achievements in the sport.
  • Makayla Sault (Activist, 2001–2015): A Canadian indigenous rights activist whose story drew attention to the healthcare rights of indigenous children.
  • Makayla Lynn (Singer, born 2001): A Canadian country music singer-songwriter who has released several albums and singles.
  • Makayla ("Dance Moms," 2011 TV Series): A talented young dancer who participates in intense dance competitions.
  • Makayla ("The Fosters," 2013 TV Series): A minor character who interacts with the main family and adds depth to the storyline.
  • "Makayla's Song" (2015 Song): A pop song celebrating the strength and beauty of a girl named Makayla.
  • Makayla Ward ("The Young and the Restless," 1973 TV Series): A character involved in the dramatic twists and turns of the show.
  • Makayla Bennett ("Grey's Anatomy," 2005 TV Series): A patient who has a significant impact on the doctors treating her.
  • "Makayla's Secret" (2012 Novel): A gripping tale about a girl named Makayla uncovering family secrets.
  • Makayla Island (Queensland, Australia): A small island located off the coast of Queensland, popular for its pristine beaches and coral reefs.
  • Makayla Park (Auckland, New Zealand): A public park in Auckland offering walking trails, playgrounds, and picnic areas.
  • Makayla Bay (British Columbia, Canada): A scenic bay located on the coast of British Columbia, ideal for kayaking and wildlife viewing.
  • Makayla Creek (Oregon, USA): A stream in Oregon that flows through a lush forested area, providing habitats for various wildlife species.
  • Makayla Lake (Ontario, Canada): A freshwater lake in Ontario, perfect for fishing, boating, and outdoor recreation.
  • Makayla Beach (Hawaii, USA): A beautiful beach in Hawaii featuring clear waters, golden sands, and excellent conditions for snorkeling.

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