What is the origin of the name Makaela?

Makaela is a name of Hebrew origin.

How popular is the name Makaela?

Makaela is currently ranked #6806 in the United States and is falling in popularity.

How do you pronounce Makaela?

Makaela is pronounced mah-KAY-lah.

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GirlHebrew

Makaela

mah-KAY-lah

Popularity

#6806

falling

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Hebrew

Total Births

2,749

Peak Year

#145 in 1998

First Recorded

1980

Style

Spiritual & Biblical

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

A variant of Michaela, the feminine form of Michael, meaning 'Who is like God?' in Hebrew.

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Numerology

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Nicknames

Macy Mika Kayla Mikki

Spelling Variations

Michaela Mikaela Makayla Micaela

Similar Names

Gabriella Raphaela Ariella Daniela

Personality Traits

CompassionateProtectiveDeterminedGenerous

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