Makaila

Makaila is a girl's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 17 girls in the United States.

Makaila at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Makaila

Makaila belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Makaila first appears in Social Security records in 1979. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #819 in 2001, and in 2024 17 babies received the name — 4,735 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Makaila in US records

First recorded (US)
1979
Best US rank
#819 in 2001
Peak year
2007
Babies named Makaila in 2024
17
Total since 1880
4,735

Makaila in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
2007
Best rank
#4012 in 2010
Babies named Makaila in 2010
5
Total since 1996
12

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Makaila mean?

The meaning of Makaila is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Makaila a boy or girl name?

Makaila is a girl name. In 2024, 17 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Makaila?

Makaila comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Makaila?

Makaila first appears in US records in 1979. Its best-ever ranking was #819 in 2001, and 17 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].