Makaela

Girl name

Makaela has been given to 2,764 babies in the U.S. since 1980. It peaked in 1998. In 2025, about 1 in 123,636 girls was named Makaela.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

2,764

Peak year

1998 (145 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1980

10-year trend

▼ -75%

Gender split

All girls

Spellings & variants

Names one letter away from Makaela — alternate spellings parents actually use.

Makaylagirl

108,183 babies since 1971

Mikaelagirl

20,719 babies since 1966

Makailagirl

4,747 babies since 1979

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Karisagirl

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Kodieunisex

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Jaquelyngirl

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Tamyagirl

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FAQ

How popular is the name Makaela?

Makaela has been given to 2,764 babies in the U.S. since 1980. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Makaela peak?

Makaela peaked in 1998, when 145 babies were given the name.

Is Makaela a girl or boy name?

Makaela is primarily a girl name (100% of babies named Makaela are girls).

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