Makalya Girl
Origin(s)
Pronunciationmah-KAY-lah / /məˈkeɪlə/English; Hebrew
Meaning
English: who is like God; Hebrew: a form of Michaela
Historical & Cultural Background
Makalya is a modern variation of the name Michaela, which has roots in Hebrew. The name Michaela is often associated with the archangel Michael in religious texts. Makalya has gained popularity in English-speaking countries, particularly in the United States. It reflects a trend towards unique spellings of traditional names.
Trend Summary
Makalya has seen a rise in popularity in the United States, particularly in the early 2000s.
Similar Names
Variants
- Mikayla
- Michaela
- Makayla
International Variants
- Michaela (German)
- Mikaela (Swedish)
- Micaela (Spanish)
Famous people named Makalya
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Fictional characters named Makalya
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Makalya was first seen in the United States in 1996. Makalya has ranked as high as #1375 nationally, which occurred in 2008, and has been most popular in . In the past 5 years the name Makalya has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Makalya
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Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1996 | 6 |
| 1997 | 10 |
| 1998 | 13 |
| 1999 | 21 |
| 2000 | 18 |
| 2001 | 16 |
| 2002 | 12 |
| 2003 | 18 |
| 2004 | 15 |
| 2005 | 23 |
| 2006 | 17 |
| 2007 | 22 |
| 2008 | 25 |
| 2009 | 21 |
| 2010 | 14 |
| 2011 | 7 |
| 2012 | 7 |
| 2013 | 12 |
| 2014 | 6 |
| 2015 | 11 |
| 2016 | 7 |