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Makayla Girl

Popularity: #463 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

Pronunciationmuh-KAY-lah / məˈkeɪlə

English; Hebrew

Meaning

English: who is like God; Hebrew: a form of Michaela

Historical & Cultural Background

Makayla is a modern variant of the name Michaela, which has Hebrew origins. It gained popularity in English-speaking countries during the late 20th century. The name is often associated with strength and femininity. Variants of the name have appeared in various cultures, reflecting its adaptability.

Trend Summary

Makayla has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States, peaking in the early 2000s.

Similar Names

Variants

  • Mikayla
  • Makaila
  • Michaela

International Variants

  • Michaela (Spanish)
  • Mikaela (Swedish)
  • Micaela (Italian)

Famous people named Makayla

Makayla Maroney is an American retired gymnast and Olympic gold medalist known for her performance at the 2012 London Olympics.

Makayla Smith is a notable American singer-songwriter recognized for her contributions to contemporary music.

Fictional characters named Makayla

Makayla is a character in the television series 'The Secret Life of the American Teenager,' known for her complex relationships.

Makayla is a character in the animated series 'The Amazing World of Gumball,' often portrayed as a supportive friend.

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Makayla was first seen in the United States in 1971. Makayla has ranked as high as #112 nationally, which occurred in 2008, and has been most popular in Texas, California, Florida, Georgia, and North Carolina. In the past 5 years the name Makayla has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Makayla (2024)

StateBirthsShare
CA 78
16%
TX 62
13%
FL 37
7%
NY 36
7%
GA 26
5%
IL 25
5%
NJ 22
4%
PA 21
4%
VA 19
4%
TN 18
4%
OH 17
3%
SC 14
3%
NC 13
3%
MA 13
3%
AL 12
2%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19718
19727
19736
19748
19757
19769
197711
197814
197913
198018
198126
198217
198331
198443
198544
198647
198768
198892
1989207
1990252
1991276
1992415
1993762
19941,503
19951,912
19962,462
19973,345
19984,365
19994,791
20004,917
20015,318
20025,476
20035,580
20045,666
20055,727
20065,651
20075,428
20085,956
20095,267
20105,397
20114,460
20123,774
20133,295
20142,590
20152,260
20161,943
20171,504
20181,376
20191,264
2020954
2021878
2022796
2023682
2024556