Meaning A boy's name of Hawaiian origin, it means "vigilant." Origin of MakaÊ»ala Hawaiian Popular Middle Names Pronunciation 🔊 Listen MakaÊ»ala Similar Names Ala Ala Al-din Abd Al-Ala Ala al Din Maui Abela Aberahama Amoka Apelahama Oehoo Year by Year Popularity of MakaÊ»ala