What is the origin of the name Macayla?

Macayla is a name of Hebrew origin.

How popular is the name Macayla?

Macayla is currently ranked #14512 in the United States and is falling in popularity.

How do you pronounce Macayla?

Macayla is pronounced muh-KAY-la.

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GirlHebrew

Macayla

muh-KAY-la

Popularity

#14512

falling

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Hebrew

Total Births

2,189

Peak Year

#140 in 2000

First Recorded

1984

Style

Modern & Trendy

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

Macayla is an Americanized variant of Michaela, a Hebrew name meaning 'who is like God?'.

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Mac Kayla Kay

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Wise, introspective, and spiritual. These names carry depth and a quiet inner power.

Nicknames

Mac Kayla Kay

Spelling Variations

Makayla Michaela McKayla

Similar Names

Kayla Mikayla Isabella Olivia

Personality Traits

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