Mikaila
Mikaila is a girl's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Who is like God?
Origin and history
Mikaila is a modern phonetic spelling variation of Michaela, a feminine form of Michael. It derives from the Hebrew name Mikha'el, which translates to a rhetorical question meaning 'who is like God?'. In the United States, it emerged in late 20th-century naming trends alongside other creative spellings of classic names.
Popularity in the United States
2,390 babies in the United States have been named Mikaila since 1880. It ranks #3609 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #2053.
States where it is most popular
- CA (29.8 %)
- NY (12.2 %)
- TX (11.1 %)
- MI (6.7 %)
- FL (6.2 %)
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 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 78 |
| 1990-2000 | 847 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,060 |
| 2010-2019 | 357 |
| 2020-2029 | 48 |
Famous people named Mikaila
- Mikaila Ulmer: Entrepreneur, Author
Nicknames
Kayla, Miki, Kaila
Fun facts
- Mikaila is a modern alternative spelling to Michaela and Makayla, reflecting late 20th-century American naming patterns.
- The root name Michael appears in the Bible as the leader of the heavenly armies.