Makaila
Meaning
a modern American respelling of Michaela, the feminine of Michael, from Hebrew, who is like God
Popularity, 1890–2024
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.
The Makaila deep dive
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