Mcayla Girl
Origin(s)
Pronunciationmuh-KAY-lah / /məˈkeɪ.lə/Irish; Gaelic
Meaning
Irish: 'who is like God'; Gaelic: 'gift of God'
Historical & Cultural Background
Mcayla is a modern variant of the name Michaela, which has roots in Hebrew and is often associated with the archangel Michael. The name has gained popularity in English-speaking countries, particularly in the late 20th century. It reflects a trend of using unique spellings and variations of traditional names.
Trend Summary
Mcayla has seen a rise in popularity in the United States since the 1990s.
Similar Names
Variants
- Mikayla
- Michaela
- Makayla
International Variants
- Michaela (German)
- Mikaela (Swedish)
- Micaela (Spanish)
Famous people named Mcayla
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Mcayla was first seen in the United States in 1994. Mcayla has ranked as high as #1276 nationally, which occurred in 2000, and has been most popular in . In the past 5 years the name Mcayla has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Mcayla
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Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
Year | Births |
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1994 | 5 |
1995 | 5 |
2000 | 7 |