Maclay Girl

Popularity: — · Trend: → Stable

Origin(s)

Pronunciationmak-LAY / /məkˈleɪ/

Scottish; Gaelic

Meaning

Scottish: son of the servant of the church; Gaelic: from the place of the church

Historical & Cultural Background

Maclay is a name of Scottish origin, often associated with Gaelic roots. It is derived from the patronymic form, indicating lineage or descent. The name has historical ties to regions in Scotland, reflecting the cultural significance of clan and family names. It is less common as a given name for girls, making it distinctive.

Similar Names

McKenzieMeganMiraMabelMacyMina

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Famous people named Maclay

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Fictional characters named Maclay

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Sibling Suggestions

MackenzieMackayMaraMaliaMavis

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Maclay was first seen in the United States in 1998. Maclay has ranked as high as #1292 nationally, which occurred in 1999, and has been most popular in . In the past 5 years the name Maclay has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Maclay

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Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19985
19996