Micayla Girl
Origin(s)
Pronunciationmi-KAY-lah / /mɪˈkeɪlə/Hebrew; English
Meaning
Hebrew: Who is like God?; English: Variant of Michaela
Historical & Cultural Background
Micayla is a modern variant of the name Michaela, which is derived from the Hebrew name Michael. The name Michael has biblical roots, being associated with the archangel in Judeo-Christian traditions. Micayla has gained popularity in English-speaking countries as a unique and feminine form of Michaela. It reflects a trend towards creative spellings of traditional names.
Trend Summary
Micayla has seen a rise in popularity in the late 20th and early 21st centuries, particularly in the United States.
Similar Names
Variants
- Michaela
- Mikayla
International Variants
- Michaela (Czech); Micaela (Spanish)
Famous people named Micayla
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Micayla was first seen in the United States in 1980. Micayla has ranked as high as #1051 nationally, which occurred in 1997, and has been most popular in California, Texas, Florida, Ohio, and New York. In the past 5 years the name Micayla has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Micayla (2015)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 6 | |
| FL | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1980 | 6 |
| 1985 | 6 |
| 1986 | 7 |
| 1987 | 10 |
| 1988 | 6 |
| 1989 | 26 |
| 1990 | 21 |
| 1991 | 32 |
| 1992 | 41 |
| 1993 | 79 |
| 1994 | 118 |
| 1995 | 145 |
| 1996 | 159 |
| 1997 | 208 |
| 1998 | 164 |
| 1999 | 178 |
| 2000 | 153 |
| 2001 | 114 |
| 2002 | 131 |
| 2003 | 87 |
| 2004 | 82 |
| 2005 | 102 |
| 2006 | 103 |
| 2007 | 87 |
| 2008 | 82 |
| 2009 | 70 |
| 2010 | 60 |
| 2011 | 58 |
| 2012 | 44 |
| 2013 | 44 |
| 2014 | 32 |
| 2015 | 45 |
| 2016 | 22 |
| 2017 | 12 |
| 2018 | 17 |
| 2019 | 16 |
| 2020 | 11 |
| 2021 | 8 |
| 2023 | 11 |