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Makaila

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Pronounced mih-KAY-lah /mɪˈkeɪ.lɑ/Medium

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

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

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Origin LowHebrew

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

U.S. rank (2024)#6807 ↘ Falling

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

Peak year2007

Total births (all-time)≈ 4,735

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

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

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

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

Overall data confidence 55%

References — Makayla — Hebrew root

Variations

MakaylaMikaylaMichaela

Nicknames

Kayla

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Makaila mean?

Makaila spells Makayla/Michaela — Hebrew 'who is like God?'.

How do you pronounce Makaila?

It's said mih-KAY-lah /mɪˈkeɪ.lɑ/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Makaila a boy or girl name?

Makaila is a girl's name.

How popular is Makaila?

Makaila is a rare spelling in the U.S.