Machela Girl
Origin(s)
Pronunciationmah-KAY-lah / /məˈkeɪlə/Hebrew; Italian
Meaning
Hebrew: Who is like God?; Italian: Derived from Michael
Historical & Cultural Background
Machela is a feminine form of the name Michael, which has biblical origins. In Hebrew culture, the name Michael is associated with the archangel and signifies strength and protection. The Italian variant reflects a cultural adaptation of the name, common in various forms across different languages. Machela is less common than its masculine counterpart but carries similar connotations of divinity and strength.
Trend Summary
Machela is not widely used in the United States and has not shown significant popularity trends.
Similar Names
Variants
- Michaela
- Makayla
International Variants
- Michaela (English)
- Micaela (Spanish)
- Michela (Italian)
Famous people named Machela
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Machela was first seen in the United States in 1993. Machela has ranked as high as #1259 nationally, which occurred in 1998, and has been most popular in . In the past 5 years the name Machela has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Machela
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Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1993 | 5 |
| 1998 | 6 |