Michaela's less conventional incarnation has proven to be more popular than the original. For many parents, the attractiveness of this spelling is because it clarifies pronunciation while also offering two names in one, including the popular Kayla. While Makayla is the most prevalent spelling, all variations of the name are presently declining in popularity. The first thing you should know about the naming trends of today is that they're extremely fluid. Naming conventions change all the time—especially among parents looking for something unique for their children. So when considering these names, think about how each one would look with your son or daughter's birth certificate to make sure that they're right for you and your family. Here are the naming trends for girls born in America: Name recognition is important to ensure that your child's name will be found if you do decide to register it with the government. The more people who know a given name, the easier it will be for parents to locate a person by that name. Names that start with A through M are the most common names and therefore have the highest likelihood of being named after you or someone close to you. These names usually don't require hyphens or apostrophes since they're already commonly used (i.e., Anna, Abigail, Amelia, etc.). Names that start with N through Z are becoming increasingly popular.