Makayla

Makayla is a respelling (variant form) of the name Michaela, which is a feminine form of Michael. This version is a fairly recent invention, and first appeared on the U.S. top 1000 list in 1990. It has gained popularity quickly since then, making it into the top 50 in 2004. Why has this name gotten so popular so fast, and is it likely to remain popular? The reason for its popularity has a lot to do with the fact that not only is it a respelling of Michaela, it is also simply "Kayla" with a "Ma" at the beginning. Kayla is an extremely popular name; it has been in the top 20 consistently since 1990, which is also when the "deluxe" version, Makayla, appeared. By now, Kayla is becoming somewhat overused, and should soon begin to drop in popularity, and most likely, Makayla's popularity will fall too. Although many people love the name, obviously, and have given it to their daughters, to many other eyes it appears awkward and misspelled. With so many Makaylas now in the world, that attitude may fade as the name begins to seem more familiar and normal.