God is like this; who is like God?
Makaia is a modern variation of the Hebrew name Micaiah, which appears in the Old Testament. It is often used as a more phonetic or unique alternative to the traditional Micah or Makayla. In some contexts, it is also associated with Hawaiian-inspired sounds, though its primary etymological root is Hebrew.
About 18 girls were named Makaia in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
