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.

Popularity: Ranked #43 in 2010; 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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Comments (6)

megansamuels10 wrote:

I like this name to it took me a month to get my husband to agree on this I love it. So we agreed on makayla for her middle name.

3/21/2012 10:41:27 PM Report Abuse

marquezc1718 wrote:

I adore this name:) I just had a baby girl two months ago and named her Makayla

1/5/2012 06:54:47 PM Report Abuse

mistressmakayla35 wrote:

I LOVE THIS NAME, NOW I JUST NEED A MIDDLE NAME...

6/1/2011 10:01:03 PM Report Abuse

AngelBaby617 wrote:

I adore this name! My little girl is due July 4th and we are naming her this, except we changed the spelling to Mykaela.

5/20/2011 12:11:50 PM Report Abuse

sharmie1w wrote:

I love love love the name Mikayla that is why I named my daughter Mikayla. Her name fits her perfectly

12/10/2010 07:15:48 PM Report Abuse

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