Find out how popular the first name Mckaylia has been for the last 1 years (from 2004 to 2004) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Mckaylia by gender

Based on the last 1 years of data, Mckaylia is exclusively a female name.

For the most recent data in 2004, there were 6 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Mckaylia.

The history of the first name Mckaylia

The name Mckaylia is a relatively modern invention, likely originating in the late 20th century. It appears to be a combination of the Scottish surname McKay and the female name Kayla, which itself is a modern variation of the ancient Hebrew name Michaela, meaning "who is like God."

Despite its recent origins, the name Mckaylia carries echoes of older linguistic roots. The prefix "Mc" or "Mac" is a common Scottish and Irish patronymic, meaning "son of." It derives from the Gaelic word "mac," which in turn traces back to the Proto-Celtic "*makwos," meaning "son" or "boy." The surname McKay likely originated as a patronymic, referring to the son of a man named Kay or a similar variant.

The earliest recorded instances of the name Mckaylia are sparse, as it only gained popularity in the late 20th and early 21st centuries. One of the earliest notable bearers of the name was Mckaylia Rainey, an American gymnast born in 1990. She competed in the 2012 Summer Olympics in London, where she won a gold medal as part of the U.S. women's gymnastics team.

Another notable Mckaylia was Mckaylia Lawler, an American actress born in 1997. She is best known for her role as Emma Ross on the Disney Channel sitcom "Jessie" and its spin-off "Bunk'd."

In literature, one of the earliest appearances of the name Mckaylia can be found in the 2006 young adult novel "Mckaylia's Journey" by Kimberly Surratt. The book follows the adventures of a young girl named Mckaylia as she travels through a magical realm.

While the name Mckaylia has no known historical or religious significance, it has gained popularity in recent decades as a unique and modern combination of traditional Scottish and Hebrew elements. As a relatively new name, its cultural impact and historical significance have yet to be fully established, but it has already left its mark in the worlds of sports, entertainment, and literature.

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