Rising since 1985, #7,133 for girls today.
Popularity of Maika since 1971
Babies named Maika per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 10 | 0 |
| 1980s | 45 | 11 |
| 1990s | 71 | 45 |
| 2000s | 137 | 91 |
| 2010s | 154 | 65 |
| 2020s | 90 | 39 |
Meaning & origin
Maika first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1971, and its usage has been steadily rising since 1985. The name reached its peak rank in 2008 that year, it was given to more babies than in any other year. Despite its relatively low rank of 7,133 in 2025, Maika's trajectory shows sustained growth over the decades. The name's appeal likely stems from its multicultural roots and melodic sound, blending Hawaiian and Japanese influences. As of 2025, approximately 1 in 107,151 newborns are named Maika, making it a distinctive choice.
Maika may derive from the Hawaiian word 'maikaʻi' meaning 'good' or from the Japanese elements 'mai' (dance) and 'ka' (flower). It has also been used as a diminutive of Maikaʻi or as a modern coinage. The name first appeared in U.S. records in 1971 and saw increased use in the 2000s.
“Maika” around the world
Where Maika lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
10
babies in 2024
Quebec
18
babies in 2025
Sources: INSEE (France) · Retraite Québec (Quebec).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Mai, Kaika
Variants: Maikaʻi, Maikah
Sibling names for Maika
Names that share Maika's style, for a brother or sister.
