Makaila
Makaila is a girl's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Who is like God?
Origin and history
Makaila is a modern American phonetic spelling variant of Michaela, which derives from the Hebrew name Michael. The name carries the traditional rhetorical meaning of asking who can compare to God. In the United States, it emerged as a popular contemporary alternative during the late 1990s and 2000s.
Popularity in the United States
4,747 babies in the United States have been named Makaila since 1880. It ranks #2539 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1988.
States where it is most popular
- CA (15 %)
- TX (12.2 %)
- FL (7 %)
- GA (6 %)
- OH (5.6 %)
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 | 7 |
| 1980-1990 | 37 |
| 1990-2000 | 959 |
| 2000-2010 | 2,631 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,000 |
| 2020-2029 | 113 |
Nicknames
Kayla, Kailey, Mak, KK
Fun facts
- Makaila represents a modern American Respelling of the classic feminine name Michaela, designed to emphasize the 'kay' sound.
- The spelling variant Makaila saw its highest usage in the United States during the late 1990s and early 2000s.