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Makaila

muh-KAY-luh

Popularity

#6807

falling

Letters

7

Syllables

3

Origin

Hebrew

Total Births

4,735

Peak Year

#310 in 2007

First Recorded

1979

Style

Spiritual & Biblical, Modern & Trendy

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

Makaila is a modern variant of Michaela, the feminine form of Michael, derived from the Hebrew name 'Mikha'el,' meaning 'Who is like God?'

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Numerology

7

The Seeker

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

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Personality Traits

StrongIndependentIntelligentKind

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