Maclay Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Scottish
Gender Distribution:
0% Masculine / 100% Feminine
Meaning:
Maclay means 'son of David' and carries a sense of strength and heritage.
Meaning of the Name Maclay
Maclay is a Scottish name derived from the Gaelic name MacDaibhidh, meaning 'son of David'. It is a patronymic surname, indicating descent from someone named David. In Scotland, the name has ancient origins and is associated with clans and noble families. Maclay carries a sense of strength and heritage.
Popularity of the Name Maclay
The popularity for the name Maclay peaked in popularity in the year 1999 with 6 births, which ranked number 21,388 out of 26,346 unique names for that year. Maclay had the most female births in 1999 with 6, which ranked number 12,687 out of 16,946 female names for that year.
Nationwide Popularity of Maclay
Popularity of Maclay by State
We have no state ranking data available for the name Maclay. This means no states recorded more than 5 births for Maclay in the most recent calendar year. If you are looking for a rare or unique name, Maclay is a great pick!
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