Makaela
Meaningwho is like God · English form of Michaela
- US rank
- #7,885
- Syllables
- 3
- Peak
- #1,254 in 1998
13 babies were named Makaela in the US in 2025. It has dropped 2,398 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1980–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Makaela you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 123,457 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Makaela, 13 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Makaela would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryMakaela first shows up in US birth records in 1980, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 45 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1998, when it ranked #1,254. Today it's #7,885, so it could be due a comeback.
- Then vs nowMakaela was 9.4× more common in 2000 than it is today. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 13,158 baby girls; in 2025, about 1 in 123,457.
- TrendMakaela has slipped 2,398 places over the last five years and now sits at #7,885. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- MeaningMakaela is an English form of Michaela, which means “who is like God”. Our records link it to American and Hebrew roots.
About the name Makaela
Makaela is a girl name of American and Hebrew origin meaning “who is like God”. It has 7 letters and 3 syllables, starting with M and ending in “-ela”. US birth records list Makaela for girls from 1980 to 2025, in 43 of those 46 years. Its best year was 1998, when it ranked #1,254 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #7,885, with 13 babies.
Origin:American namesHebrew names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 3.0 | 336,700 girls |
| 1990s | 44 | 22,910 girls |
| 2000s | 66 | 15,170 girls |
| 2010s | 35 | 28,353 girls |
| 2020s | 11 | 94,340 girls |
Other spellings of Makaela
More American girl names
- Girl name: Lainey · possibly light
- Girl name: Daisy · day's eye
- Girl name: Josie · he will add
- Unisex name: Kinsley · king's meadow
- Girl name: Sienna · from Siena
- Unisex name: Brooklyn · from Brooklyn, New York
- Girl name: Summer · summer
- Unisex name: Stevie · crown
Questions about the name Makaela
What does the name Makaela mean?
Makaela means “who is like God” in English, as a form of Michaela.
What is the origin of the name Makaela?
Makaela has American, Hebrew roots in our records. Other American names include Lainey, Daisy, Josie.
Is Makaela a boy or girl name?
Makaela is a girl name.
How popular is the name Makaela?
Makaela ranked #7,885 for US girls in 2025, given to 13 babies. Its best year was 1998 (#1,254).