What is the origin of the name Makailah?

Makailah is a name of Hebrew origin.

How popular is the name Makailah?

Makailah is currently ranked #16725 in the United States and is falling in popularity.

How do you pronounce Makailah?

Makailah is pronounced muh-KAY-luh.

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GirlHebrew

Makailah

muh-KAY-luh

Popularity

#16725

falling

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Hebrew

Total Births

547

Peak Year

#45 in 2008

First Recorded

1994

Style

Spiritual & Biblical, Modern & Trendy

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

A feminine given name, likely a variant of Michaela, which is the feminine form of Michael, meaning 'Who is like God?' in Hebrew.

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The Creative

Expressive, joyful, and imaginative. Names vibrating at 3 inspire creativity and optimism.

Nicknames

Maka Kaila Mak

Spelling Variations

Michaela Makayla Mikayla

Similar Names

Gabriella Sophia Isabella Olivia

Personality Traits

strongcompassionateresilientdetermined

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