Mekayla Girl
Origin(s)
Pronunciationmeh-KAY-lah / mɪˈkeɪləEnglish; Hebrew
Meaning
English: Who is like God?; Hebrew: A form of Michaela
Historical & Cultural Background
Mekayla is a modern variant of the name Michaela, which has roots in Hebrew. The name Michaela is often associated with the archangel Michael in religious texts. Mekayla has gained popularity in English-speaking countries, particularly in the late 20th century. It reflects a trend towards unique spellings of traditional names.
Trend Summary
Mekayla has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States, particularly peaking in the early 2000s.
Similar Names
Variants
- Mikayla
- Michaela
International Variants
- Michaela (German)
- Mikaela (Swedish)
- Micaela (Spanish)
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Mekayla was first seen in the United States in 1985. Mekayla has ranked as high as #1147 nationally, which occurred in 1998, and has been most popular in Texas, California, Florida, Georgia, and North Carolina. In the past 5 years the name Mekayla has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Mekayla (2018)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| FL | 6 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1985 | 7 |
| 1987 | 7 |
| 1988 | 6 |
| 1989 | 13 |
| 1990 | 11 |
| 1991 | 12 |
| 1992 | 25 |
| 1993 | 39 |
| 1994 | 81 |
| 1995 | 71 |
| 1996 | 70 |
| 1997 | 85 |
| 1998 | 118 |
| 1999 | 106 |
| 2000 | 91 |
| 2001 | 101 |
| 2002 | 85 |
| 2003 | 94 |
| 2004 | 77 |
| 2005 | 70 |
| 2006 | 69 |
| 2007 | 59 |
| 2008 | 51 |
| 2009 | 52 |
| 2010 | 49 |
| 2011 | 38 |
| 2012 | 33 |
| 2013 | 26 |
| 2014 | 28 |
| 2015 | 22 |
| 2016 | 21 |
| 2017 | 12 |
| 2018 | 15 |
| 2019 | 5 |
| 2021 | 9 |
| 2024 | 7 |