What is the origin of the name Mekayla?

Mekayla is a name of Hebrew origin.

How popular is the name Mekayla?

Mekayla is currently ranked #12966 in the United States and is falling in popularity.

How do you pronounce Mekayla?

Mekayla is pronounced muh-KAY-luh.

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GirlHebrew

Mekayla

muh-KAY-luh

Popularity

#12966

falling

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Hebrew

Total Births

1,665

Peak Year

#118 in 1998

First Recorded

1985

Style

Modern & Trendy, Spiritual & Biblical

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

Mekayla is a contemporary variation of Michaela, which is the feminine form of Michael, a Hebrew name meaning 'who is like God?'.

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Meka Kayla

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Numerology

The Leader

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

Nicknames

Meka Kayla

Spelling Variations

Michaela Makayla Mikayla

Similar Names

Michelle Mikayla Kayla Gabriella

Personality Traits

strongindependentspiritualambitious

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