Charlotte Girl
SHAHR-luht
“free man” · French
#2
Mikayla
GirlHebrew, American (modern coinage)· “who is like God”
- Meaning
- who is like God
- Origin
- Hebrew, American (modern coinage)
- Pronunciation
- mih-KAY-luh
- Syllables
- 3
- US rank 2025
- #748
- US babies 2025
- 364
- Best rank
- #82 (1998)
- Peak year
- 1998
Meaning and origin of Mikayla
Mikayla is a Hebrew and American (modern coinage) name that means “who is like God”.
Mikayla is a modern spelling of Michaela, the feminine form of Michael. Michael comes from the Hebrew Mikha'el, a question meaning "who is like God," traditionally understood as rhetorical, implying that no one is. Michael is the name of the archangel who leads the heavenly hosts, which gave the name deep roots across Christian Europe. The spelling Mikayla reflects the English pronunciation and became popular in the United States in the late twentieth century. It has a bright, friendly feel, and Kayla, Mika and Mickey are all possible nicknames.
Popularity over time
Mikayla first appears in US Social Security records in 1970. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 37 different years, starting in 1989. Its best national rank was #82 in 1998, the same year it reached its highest count of 3,858 babies. In 2025, 364 babies were named Mikayla, and it ranked #748 nationally. That is 62% fewer than ten years earlier, so it is becoming less common.
Its national rank moved from #4,664 in 1980, #108 in 2000, #181 in 2010, and #748 in 2025. Of the 56,713 US girls named Mikayla since records began, 42% were born in the 2000s, its biggest decade. The 1990s come next, with 18,746 babies. Since 2010, 13,447 more have been named Mikayla.
Other girls' names that peaked around the same time include Kiara, Autumn, Michaela, Cassidy, and Caitlyn.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Mikayla ranked highest in Connecticut, Florida, and New Jersey.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | #342 | 9 |
| Florida | #468 | 40 |
| New Jersey | #524 | 15 |
| New York | #529 | 32 |
| Virginia | #535 | 15 |
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for girls.
Mikayla is usually pronounced mih-KAY-luh, with three syllables. It has seven letters, starts with M and ends in “-la”.
Middle names for Mikayla
A few middle names that flow with Mikayla: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Mikayla
Similar names
Makayla Girl
muh-KAY-luh
“modern form of Michaela; who is like God?” · American (modern coinage)
#568
Daniella Girl
dan-YEHL-uh
“God is my judge” · Hebrew
#468
Michaela Girl
mih-KAY-luh
“who is like God?” · Hebrew
#843
Samantha Girl
suh-MAN-thuh
“uncertain; possibly Samuel plus -antha” · American (modern coinage)
#151
Mariela Girl
mah-ree-EH-luh
“diminutive of Maria” · Spanish
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Dalila Girl
duh-LEE-luh
“form of Delilah, meaning uncertain” · Spanish
#1,528
Mahala Girl
muh-HAY-luh
“variant of Mahalah, tenderness” · Hebrew
#7,359
Gabriella Girl
gab-ree-EL-uh
“God is my strength” · Italian
#105
Kayla Girl
KAY-luh
“modern coinage; possibly from Kay” · American (modern coinage)
#364
Daniela Girl
dan-YEH-luh
“God is my judge” · Spanish
#302
Jayla Girl
JAY-luh
“blend of Jay and -la” · American (modern coinage)
#530
Angela Girl
AN-juh-luh
“angel, messenger” · Latin
#408
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Mikayla mean?
Mikayla is a Hebrew and American (modern coinage) name that means “who is like God”.
What is the origin of the name Mikayla?
Mikayla has Hebrew and modern American roots. Mikayla is a modern spelling of Michaela, the feminine form of Michael.
Is Mikayla a popular name?
Yes. Mikayla ranked #748 in the US in 2025, which makes it in the top 1,000.
Is Mikayla a boy or girl name?
Mikayla is mainly a girl's name. In the US it is used almost only for girls.
How do you pronounce Mikayla?
Mikayla is usually pronounced mih-KAY-luh. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings