Mikayla Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Ireland
Gender Distribution:
0% Masculine / 100% Feminine
Meaning:
Mikayla means 'who is like God' and is of Irish origin.
Meaning of the Name Mikayla
Mikayla is a variant of the name Michaela, which is derived from the Hebrew name Michael. Michael means 'who is like God' and is a name that has significance in various religious traditions. Mikayla is believed to have originated from Ireland and has gained popularity in English-speaking countries. It is a feminine variation of the name Michael and carries the same meaning.
Popularity of the Name Mikayla
The popularity for the name Mikayla peaked in popularity in the year 1998 with 3,858 births, which ranked number 182 out of 25,727 unique names for that year. Mikayla had the most female births in 1998 with 3,858, which ranked number 82 out of 16,600 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 2004 with 11, which ranked number 6,520 out of 13,227 male names for that year. The number of births for the name Mikayla has declined sharply over the last ten years from 1,338 births to 480 births, a decline of -64.13%. Among females, Mikayla has declined sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 1,338 births to 480 births, a decline of -64.13%.
Nationwide Popularity of Mikayla
- 20 Year Trend of Mikayla: -82.47%
- 10 Year Trend of Mikayla: -64.13%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Mikayla: -64.13%
Popularity of Mikayla by State
Among females, Mikayla was most popular in Northeastern states with 116 births in the region. It was most commonly used in CA, with 83 female births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Mikayla. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AZ | < 5 | N/A | 10 | 622 |
| CA | < 5 | N/A | 83 | 418 |
| CT | < 5 | N/A | 8 | 384 |
| FL | < 5 | N/A | 42 | 451 |
| GA | < 5 | N/A | 13 | 740 |
| HI | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 175 |
| IA | < 5 | N/A | 6 | 496 |
| IL | < 5 | N/A | 27 | 391 |
| IN | < 5 | N/A | 9 | 676 |
| MA | < 5 | N/A | 14 | 395 |
| MD | < 5 | N/A | 8 | 645 |
| MI | < 5 | N/A | 11 | 699 |
| MN | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 847 |
| MO | < 5 | N/A | 7 | 723 |
| NC | < 5 | N/A | 8 | 1031 |
| NJ | < 5 | N/A | 21 | 389 |
| NY | < 5 | N/A | 50 | 345 |
| OH | < 5 | N/A | 8 | 1016 |
| OR | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 624 |
| PA | < 5 | N/A | 15 | 669 |
| SC | < 5 | N/A | 7 | 610 |
| TN | < 5 | N/A | 9 | 756 |
| TX | < 5 | N/A | 46 | 706 |
| VA | < 5 | N/A | 10 | 733 |
| WA | < 5 | N/A | 7 | 829 |
2024 Popularity Projections for Mikayla
- Total Births of Mikayla: 433 (-9.74%)
- Female Births of Mikayla: 433 (-9.74%)
Given the downward trend of Mikayla over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a -9.74% decrease in total births, for a total of 433 births in 2024. For Females, births for Mikayla have been decreasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 433 female births in 2024, a decrease of -9.74%.