Mika
Mika is a boy's name of Japanese origin.
Meaning
Varies by origin: 'beautiful fragrance' or 'beautiful increase' in Japanese; 'who is like God?' via Finnish Mikael.
Origin and history
Mika is a short given name with distinct roots in several cultures, including Japanese, where it is often formed from elements meaning beautiful and increase, and Finnish, where it serves as a short form of Mikael. In the United States, it is used as a unisex name, though slightly more common for females, with a steady presence for males in recent decades.
Popularity in the United States
1,362 babies in the United States have been named Mika since 1880. It ranks #3350 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1687.
States where it is most popular
- CA (67.6 %)
- TX (13 %)
- NY (8.6 %)
- FL (5.4 %)
- NC (5.4 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 57 |
| 1970-1980 | 85 |
| 1980-1990 | 102 |
| 1990-2000 | 177 |
| 2000-2010 | 330 |
| 2010-2019 | 371 |
| 2020-2029 | 240 |
Famous people named Mika
- Mika Häkkinen: Racing driver
- Mika Bridges: Athlete
Fun facts
- Mika functions independently in Japanese culture as well as in Nordic countries as a diminutivized form of Michael.
- Finnish racing driver Mika Häkkinen brought international sports visibility to the male usage of the name in the late 1990s.