Makaela
Gender: Girl
Meaning: Toward the sea, seaward
Origin: Hawaiian
Popularity: Ranked #8162 in 2025 with 13 babies born.
History: A variant or related form of Makai. Shares the meaning 'Toward the sea, seaward.'
Similar names: makaveli, makali, makel, maikel, makaila, makailah, makalo, makayla
Name length: 7 letters
How common is Makaela? About 1 in 256,039 babies born in 2025 were named Makaela, or roughly 0 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Makaela
What does the name Makaela mean?
Makaela means “Toward the sea, seaward” from Hawaiian roots.
What is the origin of the name Makaela?
Makaela has Hawaiian origin. The traditional meaning is “Toward the sea, seaward”.
How popular is Makaela?
Makaela ranked #7885 in 2025 — given to 13 babies that year.
When was Makaela most popular?
Makaela peaked in 1998 with 145 babies registered that year.
Is Makaela a boy or girl name?
Makaela is predominantly a girls' name — over 90% of Makaelas in registered births are female.
Is the name Makaela rising or falling in popularity?
Makaela has fallen 2168 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #5717 in 2020 to #7885 in 2025.
How long has Makaela been recorded?
Makaela appears in birth records across 43 years — from 1980 through 2025.