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Makaila

girl name
Origin
Modern American
Syllables
3
Peak era
1990s/2010s
Today
▬ Steady

Meaning

a modern American respelling of Michaela, the feminine of Michael, from Hebrew, who is like God

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Popularity, 1890–2024

1890speak 1990s

Shape drawn from US Social Security baby-name records. Makaila peaked in the 1990s and the 2010s in nearly equal measure.

When you meet Makaila

Most people given the name Makaila in the United States are teenagers or young adults today.

Estimated from US Social Security birth registrations and typical lifespans; a rough guide, not a rule.

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