The baby name Makaela is a Female name , 4 syllables long and is pronounced mə-KAY-lə (IPA: /məˈkeɪlə/).
The baby name Makaela is a Female name , 4 syllables long and is pronounced mə-KAY-lə (IPA: /məˈkeɪlə/).
Makaela is Hebrew, Latin in Origin.
Makaela is a modern English respelling of Michaela, the feminine form of Michael, ultimately from the Hebrew Mikha'el meaning "Who is like God?" - a rhetorical expression of humility before the divine. While forms of Michaela have circulated in Europe since medieval times through the veneration of St. Michael, the spelling Makaela reflects late-20th-century trends in the United States and other English-speaking countries toward phonetic, -ayla-sounding names. It is typically pronounced muh-KAY-luh.
The wider family includes Michaela (English/German/Czech), Micaela (Spanish/Italian/Portuguese), Mikaela (Scandinavian), and many contemporary English spellings such as Makayla, McKayla, and Mikayla; short forms include Kayla and Kaela. Usage of Makaela and its siblings rose sharply in the 1990s–2000s alongside the popularity of Kayla, before diversifying into multiple spellings. Makaela offers the traditional meaning and cross-cultural legacy of Michael in a distinctive, modern package.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | Girls | 2013 | #309 | 8 | 2,792 |
| YE | 0 | #398 | 1 | 8,639 | |
| PH | Girls | 0 | #429 | 1 | 13,098 |
| IQ | Girls | 0 | #525 | 1 | 11,303 |
| UY | Girls | 0 | #536 | 1 | 6,731 |
| HK | Girls | 0 | #650 | 1 | 16,104 |
| United States | Girls | 2024 | #900 | 17 | 8,487 |
| CL | Girls | 0 | #915 | 1 | 14,098 |
| BR | Girls | 0 | #992 | 1 | 12,708 |
| CO | Girls | 0 | #1,152 | 1 | 16,140 |
| MX | Girls | 0 | #1,267 | 1 | 17,781 |
Makaela is popular in 11 countries — most recent births per country:
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