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Mikayla Girl

Popularity: #606 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

Pronunciationmi-KAY-lah / /mɪˈkeɪlə/

Hebrew; English

Meaning

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

Historical & Cultural Background

Mikayla is a modern variant of the name Michaela, which is derived from the Hebrew name Michael. The name gained popularity in English-speaking countries in the late 20th century. It is often associated with a sense of strength and femininity. Mikayla has been embraced in various cultures, particularly in the United States and Australia.

Trend Summary

Mikayla has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States, peaking in the early 2000s.

Similar Names

Variants

  • Mikaila
  • Michaela

International Variants

  • Michaela (German)
  • Mikaela (Swedish)
  • Micaela (Spanish)

Famous people named Mikayla

Mikayla Maroney is an American retired gymnast and Olympic gold medalist known for her performance at the 2012 London Olympics.

Mikayla Nogueira is a social media influencer and beauty content creator recognized for her makeup tutorials on platforms like TikTok.

Mikayla Smith is an Australian singer-songwriter who gained attention for her unique musical style and performances.

Mikayla McGhee is a professional athlete known for her achievements in track and field competitions.

Fictional characters named Mikayla

Mikayla is a character in the animated series 'The Amazing World of Gumball,' known for her quirky personality.

Mikayla is a character in the book series 'The Mortal Instruments' by Cassandra Clare, where she plays a supporting role.

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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 #179 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)

Top States for Mikayla (2024)

StateBirthsShare
CA 54
18%
TX 37
12%
NJ 32
11%
NY 27
9%
IL 19
6%
FL 17
6%
PA 14
5%
VA 14
5%
AZ 13
4%
OH 10
3%
GA 9
3%
MD 9
3%
MA 8
3%
MO 8
3%
NC 8
3%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19705
19756
19766
197711
197810
197914
198016
198117
198215
198328
198444
198556
198662
198794
1988143
1989261
1990295
1991344
1992413
1993928
19941,793
19952,223
19962,284
19972,873
19983,858
19993,735
20003,159
20013,014
20022,738
20032,393
20042,159
20052,395
20062,253
20071,852
20081,940
20091,828
20101,722
20111,524
20121,338
20131,200
20141,041
2015946
2016825
2017796
2018737
2019626
2020551
2021439
2022482
2023485
2024362