Myka Unisex
Origin(s)
PronunciationMY-kah / /ˈmaɪ.kə/English; Hebrew
Meaning
Who is like God? (Hebrew); Variant of Michael (English)
Historical & Cultural Background
In English, Myka is often considered a modern variant of Michael, a name with deep roots in Christian tradition. In Hebrew, the name Michael means 'who is like God?' and is associated with the archangel Michael, a significant figure in various religious texts.
Similar Names
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Variants
- Micah
- Mika
- Mykah
International Variants
- Mika (Japanese)
- Micha (German)
- Mikael (Scandinavian)
Famous people named Myka
Myka Stauffer — YouTuber.
Myka Meier — Author.
Fictional characters named Myka
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Myka was first seen in the United States in 1993. Myka has ranked as high as #1364 nationally, which occurred in 2007, and has been most popular in California. In the past 5 years the name Myka has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Myka (2005)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1993 | 6 |
| 1996 | 7 |
| 1997 | 5 |
| 1998 | 12 |
| 1999 | 10 |
| 2000 | 12 |
| 2001 | 9 |
| 2002 | 8 |
| 2003 | 12 |
| 2004 | 8 |
| 2005 | 18 |
| 2006 | 10 |
| 2007 | 24 |
| 2008 | 20 |
| 2009 | 10 |
| 2010 | 19 |
| 2011 | 20 |
| 2012 | 10 |
| 2013 | 18 |
| 2014 | 20 |
| 2015 | 21 |
| 2016 | 24 |
| 2017 | 19 |
| 2018 | 19 |
| 2019 | 15 |
| 2020 | 13 |
| 2021 | 15 |
| 2022 | 17 |
| 2023 | 18 |
| 2024 | 17 |