Makayla is a distinctive choice, ranked #1541 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Makayla in their class.
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UK Rank 2024
#1541
US Rank #542
About the Name Makayla
Makayla is gradually declining in popularity, having dropped 34 places over five years. Its high point was #681 in 2008, and it now sits at #1541. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.
Makayla is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.
In the US it ranks even higher at #542, where it enjoys a particularly strong following.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Makayla
Unlikely. With around 20 UK babies named Makayla per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Makayla in her class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Makayla has been declining in UK popularity, dropping 34 places in the last five years. Its peak was #681 in 2008. Choosing it now means she is likely to be among the last of her generation with this name.
Makayla is more popular in the US (#542) than in the UK (#1541). Names with strong rankings in both countries tend to have broad cross-cultural appeal, working well for international families or those with ties to both nations.
Notable people named Makayla include: Makayla Epps — Makayla Epps is an American professional women's basketball player.; Makayla Timpson — Makayla Timpson is an American professional basketball player for the Indiana Fever of the Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA) and for USK Praha of....
Makayla ranks #542 in the US top 1,000 (2024). It's recognised in America but considerably more popular in the UK.
20
UK babies named Makayla (2024)
< 1
Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
~0.0
In a school of 600
↓ 34 places
Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Makayla
Likely around 1 other Makayla in the class
UK Popularity (1996–2024)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
US Popularity (2020–2024)
Rank · SSA official data
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Makayla Epps is an American professional women's basketball player. She last played for the Chicago Sky of the Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA).
Makayla Timpson is an American professional basketball player for the Indiana Fever of the Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA) and for USK Praha of the Czech Women's Basketball League. She played college basketball at Florida State.