Mikayla Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Mikayla is predominantly used for girls. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Mikayla?
Mikayla is spelled M-I-K-A-Y-L-A. The name has 7 letters.
Mikayla at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for girls
- Meaning
- Mikayla is a modern variation derived from the Hebrew name Michaela, meaning “who is like God.”
- Origin
- Mikayla is considered a modern variant spelling of Michaela, a feminine form of Michael, with Hebrew origins.
- Pronunciation
- mi-KAY-lah · 3 syllables
Mikayla Popularity in 2025
Rank#746
Recorded Births364
- Girls usage rose 29 places to #746 and recorded 1 more birth compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Mikayla Mean?
Mikayla is a modern variation derived from the Hebrew name Michaela, meaning “who is like God.”
Origin: Mikayla is considered a modern variant spelling of Michaela, a feminine form of Michael, with Hebrew origins.
How Do You Pronounce Mikayla?
Pronunciationmi-KAY-lah
Syllables3
What Is the History of the Name Mikayla?
- History
- Mikayla has gained popularity as a given name in recent decades, particularly in English-speaking countries, without a separate long historical usage from Michaela.
Mikayla Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2003 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 364 | #746 |
| 2024 | Girls | 363 | #775 |
| 2023 | Girls | 488 | #612 |
| 2022 | Girls | 483 | #615 |
| 2021 | Girls | 439 | #673 |
| 2020 | Girls | 552 | #544 |
| 2019 | Girls | 627 | #502 |
| 2018 | Girls | 737 | #426 |
| 2017 | Girls | 796 | #393 |
| 2016 | Girls | 826 | #402 |
| 2015 | Girls | 946 | #351 |
| 2014 | Girls | 1,041 | #320 |
| 2013 | Girls | 1,200 | #268 |
| 2012 | Girls | 1,339 | #240 |
| 2011 | Girls | 1,524 | #206 |
| 2010 | Girls | 1,722 | #181 |
| 2009 | Girls | 1,828 | #179 |
| 2008 | Girls | 1,940 | #171 |
| 2007 | Girls | 1,852 | #182 |
| 2006 | Girls | 2,253 | #154 |
| 2005 | Girls | 2,395 | #142 |
| 2004 | Girls | 2,159 | #156 |
| 2004 | Boys | 11 | #6,520 |
| 2003 | Girls | 2,393 | #138 |
When Was Mikayla Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
1998 · Girls
3,858 recorded births
National rank #82
1999 · Girls
3,735 recorded births
National rank #85
2000 · Girls
3,160 recorded births
National rank #108
2001 · Girls
3,014 recorded births
National rank #109
Where Mikayla Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Girls
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| CT | #322 | 9 |
| FL | #462 | 40 |
| NJ | #499 | 15 |
| MD | #511 | 10 |
| NY | #518 | 32 |
| VA | #520 | 15 |
| CA | #548 | 59 |
| CO | #584 | 9 |