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Mackay
OriginGaelic, variation of Mackayla
Meaning"son of Aodh; who is like God"
About Mackay
MacKay is the Anglicized form of Mac Aodha, meaning "son of Aodh" in Gaelic. Aodh is the origin of names such as Aidan and Hugh, making McKay a subtle way to honor people with those names. It could also work as an alternative for of Mackayla, derived from Michael, or to honor a Kay.
Pronounced muh-KAY.
As of October 2026, Mackay ranked #19369 in US births in 2007 SSA, peaked at #12809 in 1996.
Editor's take: The name Mackay is a girl's name meaning "son of Aodh; who is like God".
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