Mickayla Girl
Origin(s)
Pronunciationmih-KAY-lah / /mɪˈkeɪ.lə/Irish; English
Meaning
Irish: Who is like God?; English: A variant of Michaela
Historical & Cultural Background
Mickayla is a modern variant of the name Michaela, which has roots in Hebrew and is often associated with the archangel Michael. The name has gained popularity in English-speaking countries, particularly in the late 20th century. It reflects a trend toward unique spellings of traditional names, especially among girls.
Trend Summary
Mickayla has seen a rise in popularity in the United States since the 1990s.
Similar Names
Variants
- Michaela
- Mikayla
- Mikaila
International Variants
- Michaela (German)
- Mikaela (Swedish)
- Micaela (Spanish)
Famous people named Mickayla
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Fictional characters named Mickayla
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Mickayla was first seen in the United States in 1985. Mickayla has ranked as high as #1138 nationally, which occurred in 1999, and has been most popular in New York, California, Texas, Ohio, and Florida. In the past 5 years the name Mickayla has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Mickayla (2015)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| FL | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1985 | 5 |
| 1986 | 7 |
| 1988 | 11 |
| 1989 | 22 |
| 1990 | 16 |
| 1991 | 18 |
| 1992 | 19 |
| 1993 | 45 |
| 1994 | 105 |
| 1995 | 101 |
| 1996 | 110 |
| 1997 | 152 |
| 1998 | 146 |
| 1999 | 160 |
| 2000 | 124 |
| 2001 | 71 |
| 2002 | 77 |
| 2003 | 66 |
| 2004 | 72 |
| 2005 | 66 |
| 2006 | 58 |
| 2007 | 60 |
| 2008 | 42 |
| 2009 | 32 |
| 2010 | 40 |
| 2011 | 37 |
| 2012 | 26 |
| 2013 | 25 |
| 2014 | 22 |
| 2015 | 22 |
| 2016 | 21 |
| 2017 | 11 |
| 2018 | 14 |
| 2019 | 15 |
| 2020 | 7 |
| 2021 | 14 |
| 2022 | 11 |
| 2023 | 8 |
| 2024 | 6 |