Makayleigh

Makayleigh Meaning & Origin

About Makayleigh
The name Makayleigh is a modern variant of the name Michaela, which is derived from the Hebrew name Michael. It combines the elements "ma" meaning "who is like" and "kay" meaning "rejoice." Therefore, the name Makayleigh can be interpreted to mean "who is like God" or "rejoice in God." It is a feminine name that conveys strength, faith, and a connection to the divine.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Makayleigh are female.

Makayleigh Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -25% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
MKL
🗽 NYSIIS
MNA
🔊 Soundex
M0204020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
M AH0 K EH1 L IY0
🌐 IPA
/makayleigh*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('MKL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
M242

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Makayleigh in Braille

Here's how to represent Makayleigh in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Makayleigh in braille

How to Spell the Name Makayleigh in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Makayleigh using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Makayleigh in sign language

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