Macaya
Tupi-Guaraní · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Macaya
Macaya derives from the Tupi-Guaraní language and means "field" or "clearing," reflecting indigenous Amazonian terminology.
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Etymology
Macaya derives from the Tupi-Guaraní language and means "field" or "clearing," reflecting indigenous Amazonian terminology. The name is primarily used in Brazil and among indigenous peoples of South America, with historical significance in pre-Columbian and colonial-era contexts.
Macaya currently ranks #7,727 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2025.
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