Mikyla Girl
Origin(s)
Pronunciationmi-KY-lah / mɪˈkaɪləEnglish; Hebrew
Meaning
English: who is like God; Hebrew: a form of Michaela
Historical & Cultural Background
Mikyla is a modern variation of the name Michaela, which is derived from the Hebrew name Michael. The name has gained popularity in English-speaking countries, particularly in the late 20th century. It is often associated with strength and divinity due to its meaning. Variants of the name reflect a trend towards unique spellings and feminine forms of traditionally masculine names.
Trend Summary
Mikyla has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States, particularly in the 1990s and early 2000s.
Similar Names
Variants
- Mikayla
- Michaela
International Variants
- Michaela (German)
- Mikaela (Swedish)
- Mikaëla (French)
Famous people named Mikyla
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Fictional characters named Mikyla
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Mikyla was first seen in the United States in 1988. Mikyla has ranked as high as #1285 nationally, which occurred in 2005, and has been most popular in California, Illinois, Florida, Texas, and Ohio. In the past 5 years the name Mikyla has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Mikyla (2011)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| OH | 6 | |
| FL | 6 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1988 | 5 |
| 1989 | 16 |
| 1990 | 13 |
| 1991 | 22 |
| 1992 | 23 |
| 1993 | 26 |
| 1994 | 28 |
| 1995 | 21 |
| 1996 | 22 |
| 1997 | 34 |
| 1998 | 36 |
| 1999 | 45 |
| 2000 | 37 |
| 2001 | 59 |
| 2002 | 61 |
| 2003 | 48 |
| 2004 | 50 |
| 2005 | 65 |
| 2006 | 42 |
| 2007 | 50 |
| 2008 | 43 |
| 2009 | 33 |
| 2010 | 32 |
| 2011 | 57 |
| 2012 | 37 |
| 2013 | 23 |
| 2014 | 27 |
| 2015 | 26 |
| 2016 | 18 |
| 2017 | 25 |
| 2018 | 15 |
| 2019 | 14 |
| 2020 | 14 |
| 2021 | 6 |
| 2022 | 12 |
| 2023 | 8 |
| 2024 | 6 |