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Makaela is a modern phonetic spelling of Michaela, the feminine form of the Hebrew name Michael. The name functions as a rhetorical question, implying that no one is equal to the Divine. While the traditional spelling is more common, this variation gained popularity in the late 20th century alongside other 'K' spellings.
Less common today
Makaela isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #1,257 in 1998.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
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