Makaela

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Makaela Pronunciation

Makaela is pronounced mih-KAY-lah /mɪˈkeɪ.lɑ/Medium

Meaning: A spelling of Michaela — a feminine of Michael, from Hebrew Mikha'el, 'who is like God?'Low

In 30 seconds: Who is like God?: Makaela spells Michaela — 'who is like God?'. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'mih-KAY-lah').

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Origin LowHebrew

MeaningA spelling of Michaela — a feminine of Michael, from Hebrew Mikha'el, 'who is like God?'

U.S. rank (2024)#6806 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births17 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year1998

Total births (all-time)≈ 2,749

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

History & Origin

Makaela is a spelling of Michaela — a feminine of Michael, from the Hebrew Mikha'el, 'who is like God?' (the name of the archangel). A lyrical, classic name (said 'mih-KAY-lah'; nickname Kayla).

It registers thinly in this spelling. Rare, who-is-like-God at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Michael means 'who is like God?' in Hebrew — Michaela is its feminine, and Makaela a spelling — lyrical and classic (said 'mih-KAY-lah').

Overall data confidence 55%

References — Michaela — Hebrew root

Variations

MichaelaMikaelaMakayla

Nicknames

Kayla

Themes & Styles

Hebrew

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Frequently Asked

How do you pronounce Makaela?

Makaela is pronounced mih-KAY-lah (/mɪˈkeɪ.lɑ/). Press play above to hear Makaela said aloud.

How do you say Makaela?

Makaela is said mih-KAY-lah (/mɪˈkeɪ.lɑ/). Press play above to hear Makaela said aloud.

What does the name Makaela mean?

Makaela spells Michaela — Hebrew 'who is like God?'.

Is Makaela a boy or girl name?

Makaela is a girl's name.

How popular is Makaela?

Makaela is a rare spelling in the U.S.