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Makayla

female

Meaning

"Who Is Like God"

A modern variant of Michaela, it reflects English phonetic respelling of a Hebrew theophoric name in contemporary use.

Biblical

Popularity History of Makayla

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

#542Top 1000

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Yearly Ranking Snapshot

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#542

Makayla was nationally ranked in 2024.

Change Vs Previous Year
-89

lower than 2023

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, latest release 2024. Names used fewer than 5 times in a given year are not ranked.

Makayla Nicknames

Familiar short forms, playful variations, and easy everyday options for Makayla.

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Baby Name Lists That Include Makayla

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Quick Facts

OriginHebrew, English
Syllables3
Length7 letters

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