All about the name

Makayliah

Female

« Makayliah, Hebrew origin, signifies "like God". A modern variant of Makayla and Malia, it's pronounced ma-KAY-lee-ə. »

#69261 since 1900

Meaning, origin, history

Makayliah, of Hebrew origin, signifies 'like God'. It's a unique and modern variant of classic names like Makayla and Malia, yet maintains its own distinct charm. Pronounced ma-KAY-lee-ə, it's composed of the elements 'Ma' meaning 'who is', 'Kay' meaning 'like', and '-liah' which is associated with God. This name has gained popularity in recent years, particularly in English-speaking countries, due to its appealing sound and intriguing origin.

In numbers

Popularity of the name Makayliah since 1880

Total births
5
Total since 1880
Peak year
2002
5 births
in 2002
5
Recent births (5 years)
5-year trend
0%
vs previous 5 years