Mekaela Girl
Origin(s)
Pronunciationmeh-KAY-lah / mɛˈkeɪləHebrew; English
Meaning
Hebrew: who is like God; English: a variant of Michaela
Historical & Cultural Background
Mekaela is a modern variant of the name Michaela, which has Hebrew origins. The name Michaela is often associated with the archangel Michael in Judeo-Christian traditions. Mekaela has gained popularity in English-speaking countries as a unique spelling variation. It reflects a trend towards creative adaptations of traditional names.
Trend Summary
Mekaela has seen a rise in popularity as a unique alternative to traditional names like Michaela.
Similar Names
Variants
- Michaela
- Makayla
- Mikaela
International Variants
- Michaela (Czech); Micaela (Spanish); Mikayla (Australian English)
Famous people named Mekaela
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Mekaela was first seen in the United States in 1992. Mekaela has ranked as high as #1244 nationally, which occurred in 1997, and has been most popular in . In the past 5 years the name Mekaela has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Mekaela
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Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1992 | 5 |
| 1994 | 6 |
| 1995 | 5 |
| 1996 | 12 |
| 1997 | 15 |
| 1998 | 6 |
| 1999 | 11 |
| 2000 | 10 |
| 2001 | 10 |
| 2002 | 5 |
| 2003 | 5 |
| 2004 | 5 |
| 2008 | 5 |
| 2009 | 5 |