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Mekayla

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

Meaning: A modern spelling of Michaela/Mikayla, the feminine of Michael, from the Hebrew Mikha'el, 'who is like God?' A soft, contemporary form of a classic.Low

In 30 seconds: A soft spelling of Michaela: Mekayla means 'who is like God?' (said 'muh-KAY-luh'). Modern and familiar.
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Origin MediumHebrew, American
MeaningA modern spelling of Michaela/Mikayla, the feminine of Michael, from the Hebrew Mikha'el, 'who is like God?' A soft, contemporary form of a classic.
U.S. rank (2024)#12966 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births7 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1998
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,665

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 199819852024

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

Mekayla is a modern spelling of Michaela/Mikayla (Hebrew, 'who is like God?'), the feminine of Michael. One of many contemporary spellings, it reads soft and warm (said 'muh-KAY-luh').

It appears rarely for girls in the U.S., among the many Mikayla spellings. Rare, soft, and familiar.

Did you know? Mekayla is a spelling of Michaela/Mikayla — the feminine of Michael, from the Hebrew for 'who is like God?' A soft, current form of the classic (said 'muh-KAY-luh').
Overall data confidence 46%
References — Mekayla — Spelling of Michaela/Mikayla; Hebrew 'who is like God?'

Variations

MikaylaMichaelaMakayla

Nicknames

KayKayla

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Mekayla mean?

Mekayla is a spelling of Michaela/Mikayla, from the Hebrew for 'who is like God?'

How do you pronounce Mekayla?

It's said muh-KAY-luh /məˈkeɪ.lə/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Mekayla a boy or girl name?

Mekayla is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Mekayla?

Mekayla is a rare spelling for girls in the U.S., though Mikayla is common.

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