Mackay

OriginGaelic, variation of Mackayla

Meaning"son of Aodh; who is like God"

GenderBoy & girl

US Rank

GirlsUnranked

Below 5 births

BoysUnranked

Below 5 births

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.

Mackay for boys

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 for girls in US births in 2007 and #9499 for boys in US births in 2024 SSA, peaked at #12809 for girls in 1996 and #5156 for boys in 1997.