Mackay Boy
Origin(s)
Pronunciationmuh-KAI / /məˈkaɪ/Scottish; Gaelic
Meaning
son of the fire; son of the battle
Historical & Cultural Background
Mackay is of Scottish origin, derived from the Gaelic 'Mac Aoidh', meaning 'son of Aodh', where Aodh is a name associated with fire. The name is historically linked to the Mackay clan in Scotland, known for their fierce loyalty and warrior spirit.
Similar Names
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Variants
- MacKay
- Mackie
International Variants
- Macaio (Portuguese)
- Mackay (English)
Famous people named Mackay
Mackay Smith — American architect.
Mackay Wells — Australian cricketer.
Fictional characters named Mackay
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Mackay was first seen in the United States in 1991. Mackay has ranked as high as #1368 nationally, which occurred in 2012, and has been most popular in Utah. In the past 5 years the name Mackay has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Mackay (2014)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| UT | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1991 | 5 |
| 1994 | 10 |
| 1995 | 5 |
| 1996 | 8 |
| 1997 | 12 |
| 1998 | 10 |
| 1999 | 9 |
| 2000 | 6 |
| 2001 | 11 |
| 2002 | 10 |
| 2003 | 7 |
| 2004 | 9 |
| 2005 | 12 |
| 2006 | 9 |
| 2007 | 7 |
| 2008 | 11 |
| 2009 | 10 |
| 2010 | 8 |
| 2011 | 12 |
| 2012 | 13 |
| 2013 | 10 |
| 2014 | 7 |
| 2015 | 7 |
| 2016 | 8 |
| 2017 | 7 |
| 2018 | 7 |
| 2019 | 6 |
| 2020 | 6 |
| 2021 | 8 |
| 2022 | 11 |
| 2023 | 7 |
| 2024 | 8 |