NAME PROFILE
Mackay
Derived from Sanskrit, it means 'young girl' or 'daughter'; it represents a spirit of eternal youth, grace, and a vibrant curiosity for the world.
Key Stats
| Total births | 297 |
| Gender | Male (4% / 96%) |
| Peak year | 2012 |
| Peak generation | Gen Z |
| First recorded | 2012 |
| Most recent | 2014 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | Indian, African |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
UT — 100%AK — 0%PA — 0%ND — 0%NE — 0%
Notable People
Kanya King (Founder of the MOBO Awards) · Kanya Sesser (Professional skateboarder and model) · Kanya Bennett (Civil rights attorney and policy expert) · Kanya D'Almeida (Commonwealth Short Story Prize winner) · Kanya Rattanapetch (Thai actress and model)
Nicknames & Diminutives
KaniKayYaYa
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