Like God?
Makeila is a modern phonetic spelling variant of the Hebrew name Michaela, the feminine form of Michael. It carries the rhetorical question 'Who is like God?', implying that no one is equal to the Divine. While the traditional spelling is more common, this version offers a contemporary, rhythmic look.
Less common today
Makeila isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #6,813 in 2010.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
