Makaylee

Meaning of Makaylee

Makaylee (muh-KAY-lee) bursts onto the baby-name scene like a bright kite dancing in a summer breeze, a distinctly modern American creation that playfully marries the Gaelic-tinged “Mac” prefix with the sunshine-sweet “Kaylee.” Though it doesn’t trace back to ancient lore, it carries hints of “pure” and “meadow” tucked inside its syllables, giving every girl named Makaylee a spark of fresh-mown grass and wide-open skies. From a modest handful of newborns in the early ’90s to a mid-2010s peak within the 800s, Makaylee has held steady in the top 1,000—landing at rank 943 with seven little trailblazers in 2024. Parents who choose Makaylee love its energetic rhythm and opening-day-of-spring vibe, imagining their daughter stepping into life with both spirited independence and a warm, inviting glow.

Pronunciation

English

  • Pronunced as muh-KAY-lee (/məˈkeɪli/)

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