Macaylah
Hebrew · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Macaylah
Macaylah is a modern English variation of Micaiah, derived from the Hebrew name Mikayahu, meaning "who is like Yahweh" (combining the elements "mi" meaning "who" and "Yah" referring to God).
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Etymology
Macaylah is a modern English variation of Micaiah, derived from the Hebrew name Mikayahu, meaning "who is like Yahweh" (combining the elements "mi" meaning "who" and "Yah" referring to God). The name appears primarily in Christian communities, particularly among English-speaking populations, and has biblical roots as the name of several Old Testament prophets, though its current spelling variant is a contemporary adaptation.
Macaylah currently ranks #10,948 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2012.
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