Makaela
Makaela is a girl's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Who is like God?
Origin and history
Makaela is a modern American spelling variant of Michaela, which originates from the Hebrew name Michael. It carries the traditional rhetorical meaning 'who is like God?'. In the United States, it gained popularity as an alternative phonetic spelling during the late 20th century.
Popularity in the United States
2,764 babies in the United States have been named Makaela since 1880. It ranks #3364 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1998.
States where it is most popular
- CA (28.7 %)
- TX (18.1 %)
- FL (8.9 %)
- OH (6.5 %)
- WA (4.3 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 52 |
| 1990-2000 | 773 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,216 |
| 2010-2019 | 620 |
| 2020-2029 | 103 |
Nicknames
Mak, Kaela, Kayla, Kae
Fun facts
- Makaela emerged as a creative phonetic spelling of Michaela during the surge in popularity of 'Kayla' and 'Mikayla' in the 1990s.
- Despite its modern spelling, the name inherits its roots from the classical archangel name Michael.