Makeyla
mah-KAY-lah
Makeyla is a girl’s name of Hebrew origin, meaning “A modern invented spelling variant of Michaela, which is the feminine form of Michael, meaning "who is like God?"”. It currently ranks #9298 in the US, and peaked in popularity in 2009.
What Makeyla Means
“A modern invented spelling variant of Michaela, which is the feminine form of Michael, meaning "who is like God?"”
The Story of Makeyla
A modern echo of an ancient, powerful question, 'who is like God?', awaits your strong daughter.
Makeyla is a modern invented spelling variant of Michaela, which is the feminine form of Michael. The name originates from the Hebrew name Mikha'el, a rhetorical question meaning 'who is like God?'. This biblical name has traveled through centuries, adopted by many cultures.
This name calls to a daughter with a strong and independent spirit. You imagine a child resilient in her convictions, a soul who carries an inner strength and a steadfast spirit.
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The Creative
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Personality Traits
Peak Year
#30 in 2009
Total Births
377
First Recorded
1998
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