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Makela

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How to Pronounce Makela

Pronounced muh-KAY-luh /məˈkeɪ.lə/Medium

Meaning: Makela is a variant spelling of Michaela or Makayla, feminine forms of Michael, from a Hebrew name that asks who is like God. The streamlined spelling keeps the familiar sound.Low

In 30 seconds: Makela is a variant of Michaela or Makayla, feminine forms of Michael. It appeared around nineteen-ninety-six (said muh-KAY-luh).
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Origin LowHebrew
MeaningMakela is a variant spelling of Michaela or Makayla, feminine forms of Michael, from a Hebrew name that asks who is like God. The streamlined spelling keeps the familiar sound.
U.S. rank (2017)#15251 ↗ Rising
2017 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1996
Total births (all-time)≈ 292

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200319702017

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

Makela is a variant of Michaela and Makayla, feminine forms of Michael, from the Hebrew question who is like God. It rode the wave of that hugely popular sound while staying a rare spelling of its own.

It was never common, given to only about twenty girls a year even at its high around nineteen-ninety-six. A girl named Makela then would be around thirty today.

Did you know? Makela is one of the many spellings that blossomed as the Michaela and Makayla sound surged in popularity late in the twentieth century.
Overall data confidence 45%
References - Makela — Variant of Michaela/Makayla; from Michael, who is like God

Variations

MichaelaMakaylaMikela

Nicknames

KaylaKayMickey

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Mikayla— a close spelling variant
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Frequently Asked

What does the name Makela mean?

It is a variant of Michaela or Makayla, feminine forms of Michael, meaning who is like God.

How do you pronounce Makela?

It is said muh-KAY-luh /məˈkeɪ.lə/, three syllables with the stress in the middle.

Is Makela a boy or girl name?

Makela has been used as a girl's name.

How popular is Makela?

It has always been rare, given to only about twenty girls a year at its high around nineteen-ninety-six.

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