Makaila
Girl name · American · English · Hebrew
Meaningwho is like God · English form of Michaela
- US rank
- #8,362
- Syllables
- 3
- Peak
- #819 in 2001
12 babies were named Makaila in the US in 2025. It has dropped 2,512 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1979–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Makaila you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 133,333 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Makaila, 12 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Makaila would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryMakaila first shows up in US birth records in 1979, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 46 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 2001, when it ranked #819. Today it's #8,362, so it could be due a comeback.
- Then vs nowMakaila was 14× more common in 2000 than it is today. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 9,872 baby girls; in 2025, about 1 in 133,333.
- TrendMakaila has slipped 2,512 places over the last five years and now sits at #8,362. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- MeaningMakaila is an English form of Michaela, which means “who is like God”. Our records link it to American, English and Hebrew roots.
About the name Makaila
Makaila is a girl name of American, English and Hebrew origin meaning “who is like God”. It has 7 letters and 3 syllables, starting with M and ending in “-ila”. US birth records list Makaila for girls from 1979 to 2025, in 41 of those 47 years. Its best year was 2001, when it ranked #819 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #8,362, with 12 babies.
Origin:American namesEnglish namesHebrew names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 4.4 | 227,273 girls |
| 1980s | 2.1 | 480,769 girls |
| 1990s | 54 | 18,477 girls |
| 2000s | 142 | 7,029 girls |
| 2010s | 57 | 17,621 girls |
| 2020s | 12 | 86,083 girls |
Other spellings of Makaila
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Questions about the name Makaila
What does the name Makaila mean?
Makaila means “who is like God” in English, as a form of Michaela.
What is the origin of the name Makaila?
Makaila has American, English, Hebrew roots in our records. Other American names include Lainey, Daisy, Josie.
Is Makaila a boy or girl name?
Makaila is a girl name.
How popular is the name Makaila?
Makaila ranked #8,362 for US girls in 2025, given to 12 babies. Its best year was 2001 (#819).