One who is like God
Makhya is a modern American variation likely derived from the Hebrew name Michael or its feminine forms. It combines traditional roots with a contemporary, phonetic spelling style popular in the 21st century. While its exact etymology is fluid, it is often associated with the meaning 'Who is like God?'.
Less common today
Makhya isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #8,706 in 2004.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
