Makaiya Girl
Origin(s)
Pronunciationmah-KAI-uh / /məˈkaɪə/Hebrew; English; Hawaiian
Meaning
Who is like God? (Hebrew); a form of Makai (Hawaiian)
Historical & Cultural Background
In Hebrew, Makaiya is derived from the name Michaela, meaning 'who is like God?' and has roots in biblical traditions. In English, it is often seen as a modern variation of traditional names. The Hawaiian connection comes from 'Makai,' meaning 'toward the sea,' reflecting the culture's deep relationship with nature and the ocean.
Similar Names
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Variants
- Makaiya
- Micaiah
- Mikayla
International Variants
- Micaela (Spanish)
- Michaela (Czech)
- Makayla (English)
Famous people named Makaiya
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Fictional characters named Makaiya
Makaiya — original character in various stories.
Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Makaiya was first seen in the United States in 1999. Makaiya has ranked as high as #1344 nationally, which occurred in 2007, and has been most popular in Maryland, North Carolina, Texas, and California. In the past 5 years the name Makaiya has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Makaiya (2012)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| TX | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1999 | 17 |
| 2000 | 14 |
| 2001 | 21 |
| 2002 | 39 |
| 2003 | 27 |
| 2004 | 31 |
| 2005 | 21 |
| 2006 | 19 |
| 2007 | 44 |
| 2008 | 28 |
| 2009 | 26 |
| 2010 | 25 |
| 2011 | 23 |
| 2012 | 19 |
| 2013 | 17 |
| 2014 | 20 |
| 2015 | 10 |
| 2016 | 8 |
| 2017 | 20 |
| 2018 | 16 |
| 2019 | 6 |
| 2020 | 14 |
| 2021 | 15 |
| 2022 | 13 |
| 2023 | 11 |
| 2024 | 14 |