What does Mikayla mean and where does it come from?
Mikayla is an Anglicized variant of the Hebrew name Michaela, which means 'who is like God?' The name gained popularity in the United States and Australia in the 1980s and 1990s. It is often seen as a modern, feminine form of Michael. Variations in spelling include Michaela and Makayla. The name hin
How else can you spell Mikayla?
Same sound, different look — useful if you want something slightly more distinctive
What middle names flow best with Mikayla?
Mikayla works best with short, strong middle names — one or two syllables keep the full name from becoming a mouthful
How popular is Mikayla right now?
Holding steady — currently #614 in the US out of 135.5k tracked names
The story of Mikayla
Mikayla is a relatively modern name, first appearing in US records in 1970. Its peak popularity was #82 in 1998. A total of 54,543 babies have received this name. The name has grown more popular over time, rising from #9202 in 1970 to #614 in 2023. Mikayla is used for both genders: 100% female and 0% male.
Names that peaked alongside Mikayla in 1998:
Mikayla by decade
Mikayla peaked in the 1990s. See all 1990s names →
| Decade | Births | |
|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 52 | |
| 1980s | 737 | |
| 1990s | 18,743 | |
| 2000s ★ | 23,737 | |
| 2010s | 10,726 | |
| 2020s | 548 |
What are good nicknames for Mikayla?
What names sound and feel like Mikayla?
Based on sound, origin, and style — parents who love Mikayla also consider these