Makayla

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A form of Michaela that was originally derived as the feminine variant of Michael. Also a possible combination of the Scottish Gaelic surname McKay with Kayla. Popularized by actress Jane Seymour during the 1990s when she played Dr. Michaela "Mike" Quinn on television's "Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman." Parents are drawn to the trendy "y" in the suffix.

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Popularity: Girls: Ranked #69 in 2012; See More Popularity Rankings

Origin: Hebrew

Gender: Female

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Variations: Michael +; Mickey +; Add a Variation

Alternative Spellings: Macaela +; Submitted by: kbrown78501
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Mackayla +; Makaila +; Mckayla +; Micaela +; Michaela +; Michela +; Mikaela +; Mikalah +; Mikayla +; Add an Alternative

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Kay +; Kayla +; Submitted by: caitysmozart
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mak +; Submitted by: kbrown78501
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Maka +; Submitted by: caitysmozart
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Mickey +; Mike +; Add a Nickname

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Jayla, Krista, Rebbah +; Add a Sibling Name

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