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Makylah
Pronounced muh-KY-luh /məˈkaɪ.lə/Medium
Meaning: A modern respelling in the Mikayla/Michaela family, from the Hebrew Michael, 'who is like God?' The -ky- spelling is a phonetic respin; routes layered.Low
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.
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History & Origin
Makylah is a modern spelling of Mikayla/Michaela, from Hebrew Michael, 'who is like God?' The respelling reads contemporary, its route layered, which we note — rare in the U.S. (said 'muh-KY-luh').
It appears only rarely in U.S. data. Rare, modern, and familiar in sound.
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What does the name Makylah mean?
Makylah respells Mikayla/Michaela, from Hebrew Michael, 'who is like God?' The route is layered, which we note.
How do you pronounce Makylah?
It's said muh-KY-luh /məˈkaɪ.lə/ — three syllables, stress on the second.
Is Makylah a boy or girl name?
Makylah is a girl's name.
How popular is Makylah?
Makylah is a rare name in the U.S.