What is the origin of the name Makiyah?

Makiyah is a name of Hebrew origin.

How popular is the name Makiyah?

Makiyah is currently ranked #2703 in the United States and is falling in popularity.

How do you pronounce Makiyah?

Makiyah is pronounced mə-KAI-yah.

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GirlHebrew

Makiyah

mə-KAI-yah

Popularity

#2703

falling

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Hebrew

Total Births

3,511

Peak Year

#225 in 2008

First Recorded

1994

Style

Modern & Trendy, Spiritual & Biblical

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

Makiyah is a modern American name, likely a variation of the name Macayla, which is a feminine form of Michael, of Hebrew origin meaning "who is like God?".

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Numerology

The Leader

Independent, ambitious, and original. Names with this number carry pioneering energy.

Nicknames

Maki Kiyah

Spelling Variations

Makiya Makia

Similar Names

Mikayla Makenzie Mariah

Personality Traits

IndependentStrong-willedCompassionateCreative

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