Macaela Girl
Origin(s)
Pronunciationmah-KAY-lah / /məˈkeɪlə/Irish; Hebrew
Meaning
Irish: 'who is like God?'; Hebrew: 'a form of Michaela'
Historical & Cultural Background
Macaela is a variant of the name Michaela, which has roots in both Hebrew and Irish cultures. The name Michaela is often associated with the archangel Michael in religious contexts. In Irish culture, names with the 'Mac' prefix often denote 'son of' or 'descendant of,' though in this case, it is used as a feminine form. The name has gained popularity in various forms in English-speaking countries.
Trend Summary
Macaela has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States, often influenced by trends in similar names.
Similar Names
Variants
- Michaela
- Makayla
- Mikaela
International Variants
- Michaela (German)
- Micaela (Spanish)
- Mikaela (Swedish)
Famous people named Macaela
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Fictional characters named Macaela
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Macaela was first seen in the United States in 1981. Macaela has ranked as high as #1268 nationally, which occurred in 2002, and has been most popular in Texas, and California. In the past 5 years the name Macaela has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Macaela (2001)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| TX | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1981 | 5 |
| 1982 | 5 |
| 1988 | 6 |
| 1989 | 10 |
| 1990 | 9 |
| 1991 | 6 |
| 1992 | 6 |
| 1993 | 6 |
| 1994 | 19 |
| 1995 | 14 |
| 1996 | 17 |
| 1997 | 15 |
| 1998 | 16 |
| 1999 | 10 |
| 2000 | 9 |
| 2001 | 19 |
| 2002 | 22 |
| 2003 | 16 |
| 2004 | 17 |
| 2005 | 8 |
| 2006 | 18 |
| 2007 | 8 |
| 2008 | 15 |
| 2009 | 19 |
| 2010 | 9 |
| 2011 | 11 |
| 2012 | 5 |
| 2014 | 5 |