Mikayla Girl

Popularity: #596 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: mi-KAY-lah //mɪˈkeɪlə//

Origin: Hebrew; English

Meaning: Hebrew: Who is like God?; English: Variant of Michaela

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Mikayla is a modern variant of the name Michaela, which itself is derived from the Hebrew name מִיכָאֵל (Mikha'el), meaning "who is like God?" This name has its roots in the biblical tradition, where Michael is an archangel mentioned in the Hebrew Bible and the New Testament. The name was adopted into Greek as Μιχαήλ (Mikhaēl) and later into Latin as Michaelus, which influenced various forms in European languages.

The transition to Michaela occurred through the Latin and later into Old French, before finally being anglicized into English as Michaela and its variants, including Mikayla. Historically, the name Michael has been significant in various religious texts and traditions.

In the Hebrew Bible, Michael is depicted as a protector of Israel and a leader of the heavenly armies. The name gained prominence in Christian contexts, particularly through the New Testament, where Michael is portrayed as a defender against evil.

The feminine form Michaela began to emerge in the 20th century, reflecting a broader trend of feminizing traditionally male names. The variant Mikayla became popular in English-speaking countries during the late 20th century, particularly in the United States and Australia.

Culturally, the name Mikayla carries connotations of strength and divine protection, resonating with the qualities attributed to its biblical namesake. The name is often associated with resilience and faith, making it a meaningful choice for many families.

Additionally, diminutive forms such as Kayla have emerged, further enriching the name's cultural tapestry. Overall, Mikayla reflects a blend of historical significance and contemporary adaptation, rooted deeply in religious tradition.

Famous people named Mikayla

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Mikayla Nogueira is a beauty influencer best known for her makeup tutorials on TikTok and Instagram.

Mikayla Maroney is a retired gymnast best known for her performance at the 2012 London Olympics.

Sibling suggestions

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Mikayla was first seen in the United States in 1970.

Mikayla has ranked as high as #185 nationally, which occurred in 1998, and has been most popular in California, Texas, New York, Florida, and Ohio.

In the past 5 years the name Mikayla has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Mikayla is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Mikayla was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Mikayla.

Year Total Births Boy Girl
2025 364 0 364
2024 363 0 363
2023 488 0 488
2022 483 0 483
2021 439 0 439
2020 552 0 552
2019 627 0 627
2018 737 0 737
2017 796 0 796
2016 826 0 826
2015 946 0 946
2014 1,041 0 1,041
2013 1,200 0 1,200
2012 1,339 0 1,339
2011 1,524 0 1,524
2010 1,722 0 1,722
2009 1,828 0 1,828
2008 1,940 0 1,940
2007 1,852 0 1,852
2006 2,253 0 2,253
2005 2,395 0 2,395
2004 2,170 11 2,159
2003 2,393 0 2,393
2002 2,738 0 2,738
2001 3,014 0 3,014
2000 3,160 0 3,160
1999 3,735 0 3,735
1998 3,858 0 3,858
1997 2,873 0 2,873
1996 2,284 0 2,284
1995 2,223 0 2,223
1994 1,793 0 1,793
1993 928 0 928
1992 413 0 413
1991 344 0 344
1990 295 0 295
1989 261 0 261
1988 143 0 143
1987 94 0 94
1986 62 0 62
1985 56 0 56
1984 44 0 44
1983 28 0 28
1982 15 0 15
1981 17 0 17
1980 16 0 16
1979 14 0 14
1978 10 0 10
1977 11 0 11
1976 6 0 6
1975 6 0 6
1970 5 0 5

Top States for Mikayla (2024)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
CA 54
17%
TX 37
12%
NJ 32
10%
NY 27
9%
IL 19
6%
FL 17
5%
PA 14
5%
VA 14
5%
AZ 13
4%
MI 11
4%
OH 10
3%
MD 9
3%
GA 9
3%
MA 8
3%
MO 8
3%
NC 8
3%
OR 5
2%
UT 5
2%
CO 5
2%
CT 5
2%