Mackay
Pronunciation: [ m-uhk-AY ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Mackay first appeared in US Social Security records in 1991.
Over 276 babies have been named Mackay in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Mackay is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #11,686 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #11,686
- Total SSA Count
- 8
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Mackay is also used as a girl name, ranked #53196.
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Sanskrit origin
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About the Name Mackay
Mackay is a boy name .
Is Mackay a boy or girl name? Mackay is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #11,686 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #53,196. Mackay is more commonly used as a boy name.
Mackay is currently ranked #11,686 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Mackay include Mac, Mack, Macky, Mackie, May, Maie, and Mackins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Mackay include Mack, Macklin, Mackenzie . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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