Mykayla
Mykayla is a girl's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Who is like God?
Origin and history
Mykayla is a modern American phonetic variant of Michaela, which originates from the Hebrew name Michael. It translates to 'who is like God?'. The name gained popularity in the United States during the late 1990s and early 2000s alongside other modern spelling variations of the name.
Popularity in the United States
2,699 babies in the United States have been named Mykayla since 1880. It ranks #3401 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #2005.
States where it is most popular
- TX (25.4 %)
- CA (15.4 %)
- FL (11.7 %)
- OH (5.5 %)
- NY (4.6 %)
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 | 15 |
| 1990-2000 | 831 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,319 |
| 2010-2019 | 438 |
| 2020-2029 | 96 |
Famous people named Mykayla
- MyKayla Skinner: Gymnast, Olympic Athlete
Nicknames
Kayla, Kay, Mick
Fun facts
- Mykayla was developed as a modern, creative spelling of Michaela, incorporating the popular 'Kayla' element.
- The name experienced its highest adoption in the United States around the turn of the 21st century.