UK girl's name
Mekayla
A feminine name of uncertain origin, possibly a variation of Michaela.
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2010. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Mekayla is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Mekayla popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2010 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5707, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2010, with 3 births.
This profile covers 3 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 2010 to 2010. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
Mekayla is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 3 living people in the UK are called Mekayla. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2011 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Mekayla ranked #5707 for girls in England and Wales in 2010, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2010, when 3 girls were registered as Mekayla.
- • About 3 living people in the UK are estimated to have Mekayla as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5707
2010
Births in 2010
3
Latest year
Peak year
2010
3 births
Estimated living
3
2026
Meaning
What does Mekayla mean?
The name Mekayla is a relatively modern variation of the traditional name Michaela, which has its origins in the Hebrew name Michael, meaning "who is like God?". The earliest recorded use of the name Mekayla can be traced back to the late 20th century, when it began to gain popularity as a feminine form of the name Michael.
While the name Mekayla does not have a long historical lineage, its roots in the name Michael do. The name Michael has been around for centuries and has been widely used in various cultures and religions. In the Bible, Michael is the name of an archangel who is revered in Christianity, Judaism, and Islam.
One of the earliest recorded uses of the name Michael can be found in the Book of Daniel, which dates back to around the 6th century BC. In this text, Michael is described as a protector and defender of the Jewish people. The name Michael later became popular among early Christians, who saw it as a symbol of strength and courage.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who have borne the name Michael or its variations, including the Byzantine Emperor Michael VIII Palaiologos (1223-1282), the Italian Renaissance artist Michelangelo (1475-1564), and the Irish revolutionary Michael Collins (1890-1922).
While the name Mekayla is a more recent addition to the lexicon, it has already been adopted by several notable individuals. One of the earliest recorded examples is Mekayla Diehl, an American actress born in 1995, who has appeared in several television shows and films. Another notable bearer of the name is Mekayla Eppers, a Canadian singer-songwriter born in 1997.
Other individuals with the name Mekayla include Mekayla Brianne Browne, a Jamaican sprinter born in 1992; Mekayla Carn, an American soccer player born in 1996; and Mekayla Dillard, an American boxer born in 1990.
While the name Mekayla is still relatively new, its connection to the ancient and widely-used name Michael gives it a sense of historical significance and meaning. As more individuals adopt this name, it is likely that its legacy will continue to grow and evolve.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Decades
Mekayla by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Mekayla was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | #5707 | 3 | 1 |
Related
Names similar to Mekayla
- Megan 70,884
- Mia 67,204
- Molly 47,734
- Millie 44,390
- Maisie 32,671
- Matilda 29,965
- Maya 26,445
- Madison 18,441
- Maria 17,304
- Mollie 15,914
- Martha 15,116
- Maddison 14,918
FAQ
Mekayla: questions and answers
How popular is the name Mekayla in the UK right now?
In 2010, Mekayla was ranked #5707 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Mekayla most popular?
The peak year on record was 2010, with 3 babies registered as Mekayla in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Mekayla?
A feminine name of uncertain origin, possibly a variation of Michaela.
How many people are called Mekayla in the UK?
A total of 3 babies have been registered as Mekayla across the 1 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.