Makayla
Makayla is a girl name of Hebrew origin meaning “Who is like God?”, pronounced muh-KAY-lah. It ranked #568 in the United States in 2025, given to 530 babies, and peaked at #37 in 2008. Common nicknames: Kayla, Mak, Mickey.
How popular is Makayla in the United States?
Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA). Based on all Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
What does Makayla mean, and where does it come from?
Makayla is one of the many American spellings of Michaela, the feminine of Michael — Hebrew Mikha'el, the rhetorical question "who is like God?" that the archangel's name puts to Lucifer. The Mak- spelling appears in birth records from 1971 and entered the top thousand in 1989, riding the enormous Mackenzie and Makenna wave and peaking at 37th place in 2008. It has fallen steadily since, as all of that group has, while the older Michaela and Micaela hold their ground.
How is Makayla used around the world?
Makayla is used in 0 languages worldwide, with 8+ international variants.
TypeFemale given name
Linguistic data: Wikidata (CC0). Variants and language usage may vary by region.
What are the nicknames for Makayla?
Famous People Named Makayla
- McKayla Maroney — American artistic gymnast and Olympic champion, in the Mc spelling
- Michaela Coel — British actress and screenwriter, in the original spelling
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the name Makayla mean?
Makayla is a girl name of Hebrew origin meaning "Who is like God?." Makayla is one of the many American spellings of Michaela, the feminine of Michael — Hebrew Mikha'el, the rhetorical question "who is like God?" that the archangel's name puts to Lucifer. The Mak- spelling appears in birth records from 1971 and entered the top thousand in 1989, riding the enormous Mackenzie and Makenna wave and peaking at 37th place in 2008.
How do you pronounce Makayla?
Makayla is pronounced muh-KAY-lah. Common variations include Michaela, Mikayla, McKayla.
Is Makayla a girl name?
Yes, Makayla is traditionally a girl name. Popular nicknames include Kayla, Mak, Mickey.