Mikaila Girl
Origin(s)
Pronunciationmi-KAY-lah / /mɪˈkeɪlə/Hebrew; English
Meaning
Hebrew: Who is like God?; English: A variation of Michaela
Historical & Cultural Background
Mikaila is a modern variation of the name Michaela, which has roots in Hebrew. The name Michaela is often associated with the archangel Michael in Judeo-Christian traditions. Mikaila has gained popularity in English-speaking countries, particularly in the United States. It reflects a trend towards unique spellings of traditional names.
Trend Summary
Mikaila has seen a rise in popularity in the United States, particularly in the early 2000s.
Similar Names
Variants
- Mikaela
- Michaela
International Variants
- Michaela (Czech); Micaela (Spanish)
Famous people named Mikaila
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Fictional characters named Mikaila
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Mikaila was first seen in the United States in 1984. Mikaila has ranked as high as #1060 nationally, which occurred in 2001, and has been most popular in California, New York, Texas, Florida, and Washington. In the past 5 years the name Mikaila has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Mikaila (2016)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1984 | 5 |
| 1985 | 11 |
| 1986 | 8 |
| 1987 | 13 |
| 1988 | 12 |
| 1989 | 29 |
| 1990 | 33 |
| 1991 | 31 |
| 1992 | 36 |
| 1993 | 54 |
| 1994 | 82 |
| 1995 | 120 |
| 1996 | 124 |
| 1997 | 132 |
| 1998 | 132 |
| 1999 | 103 |
| 2000 | 128 |
| 2001 | 239 |
| 2002 | 130 |
| 2003 | 93 |
| 2004 | 66 |
| 2005 | 101 |
| 2006 | 74 |
| 2007 | 83 |
| 2008 | 84 |
| 2009 | 62 |
| 2010 | 62 |
| 2011 | 58 |
| 2012 | 48 |
| 2013 | 46 |
| 2014 | 33 |
| 2015 | 38 |
| 2016 | 30 |
| 2017 | 16 |
| 2018 | 16 |
| 2019 | 10 |
| 2020 | 11 |
| 2021 | 11 |
| 2022 | 7 |
| 2023 | 13 |