Makeila Girl
Origin(s)
Pronunciationmah-KAY-lah / /məˈkeɪlə/English; Hebrew
Meaning
English: Who is like God?; Hebrew: A form of Michaela
Historical & Cultural Background
Makeila 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. Makeila has gained popularity in English-speaking countries as a unique feminine name. It reflects a trend towards creative spellings of traditional names.
Trend Summary
Makeila has seen a rise in popularity as part of the trend for unique spellings of traditional names.
Similar Names
Variants
- Michaela
- Makayla
- Mikayla
International Variants
- Michaela (Czech); Micaela (Spanish); Mikayla (Australian English)
Famous people named Makeila
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Makeila was first seen in the United States in 1994. Makeila has ranked as high as #1333 nationally, which occurred in 2010, and has been most popular in . In the past 5 years the name Makeila has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Makeila
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Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1994 | 5 |
| 1995 | 9 |
| 1997 | 9 |
| 1998 | 6 |
| 1999 | 12 |
| 2000 | 7 |
| 2001 | 11 |
| 2002 | 13 |
| 2003 | 6 |
| 2004 | 14 |
| 2005 | 10 |
| 2006 | 11 |
| 2007 | 9 |
| 2008 | 16 |
| 2009 | 15 |
| 2010 | 19 |
| 2011 | 11 |
| 2012 | 9 |
| 2013 | 10 |
| 2014 | 8 |
| 2015 | 9 |
| 2016 | 7 |
| 2017 | 6 |
| 2018 | 5 |
| 2019 | 6 |
| 2020 | 7 |