Makyla
Makyla is a girl's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Who is like God?
Origin and history
Makyla is a modern variant of the name Michaela, which is derived from the Hebrew name Michael. It carries the traditional rhetorical meaning 'who is like God?'. In the United States, it emerged as a contemporary phonetic spelling alternative during the late 20th century.
Popularity in the United States
2,418 babies in the United States have been named Makyla since 1880. It ranks #3590 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1973.
States where it is most popular
- IL (13.1 %)
- FL (11.2 %)
- CA (9.7 %)
- TX (9.4 %)
- MI (8.4 %)
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 | 23 |
| 1990-2000 | 293 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,268 |
| 2010-2019 | 706 |
| 2020-2029 | 128 |
Nicknames
Kayla, Kay, Mick
Fun facts
- Makyla is a 20th-century American phonetic adaptation of the classical name Michaela.
- The underlying root Michael is one of the most enduring names in human history, appearing across multiple cultures and religious texts.