Declining since 1999, #10,107 for girls today.
Popularity of Mackayla since 1992
Babies named Mackayla per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 265 |
| 2000s | 573 |
| 2010s | 400 |
| 2020s | 68 |
Meaning & origin
Mackayla is a modern American respelling of Michaela that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1992. The name saw its peak popularity in 1998, a time when creative spellings of traditional names were particularly fashionable. Since then, its usage has declined significantly. By 2025, Mackayla ranked 10,107th, with approximately 1 in every 178,585 girls receiving the name that year. While not among the top state rankings, the spelling reflects a broader trend of unique, personalized name forms. Mackayla remains a distinctly feminine choice, offering a fresh take on the classic Michael through its phonetic 'Mack-' beginning.
Mackayla is a modern American respelling of Michaela, the feminine form of Michael. The name Michael comes from the Hebrew phrase 'Mikha'el,' meaning 'who is like God?' This spelling variation emerged in the late 20th century, part of a trend of creative respellings of traditional names. The name first appeared in U.S. records in 1992 and peaked in popularity in 1998.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Kay, Kayla, Mack, Micki
Sibling names for Mackayla
Names that share Mackayla's style, for a brother or sister.
