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Makaylah
Pronounced mə-KAY-lah /məˈkeɪ.lɑ/Medium
Meaning: -ah spelling of Makayla/Michaela — a feminine of Michael, from Hebrew Mikha'el, 'who is like God?'Medium
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History & Origin
Makaylah is an -ah spelling of Makayla/Michaela — a feminine of Michael, from Hebrew Mikha'el, 'who is like God?' (a rhetorical question affirming that none is like God; the archangel Michael). A soft, lyrical, modern name; the Ma-/-ylah styling personalizes it (said 'mə-KAY-lah'; nickname Kayla, Mac).
It registers thinly beside Makayla. Rare, who-is-like-God at the root, and lyrical.
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What does the name Makaylah mean?
Makaylah spells Makayla/Michaela — Hebrew 'who is like God?'.
How do you pronounce Makaylah?
It's said mə-KAY-lah /məˈkeɪ.lɑ/ — three syllables, stress on the second.
Is Makaylah a boy or girl name?
Makaylah is a girl's name.
How popular is Makaylah?
Makaylah is a rare spelling in the U.S.; Makayla is more common.