Holding steady.
Popularity of Maykayla since 1996
Babies named Maykayla per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 34 |
| 2000s | 74 |
| 2010s | 24 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Maykayla is a modern invented name, first recorded in 1996 as a creative respelling of Michaela. It saw its peak usage in 1999, but has remained uncommon, never ranking in the top 1000. The name reflects a broader trend of distinctive spellings popular in the 1990s, similar to variations like Makayla and Mikayla. Despite its recent origin, Maykayla fits within the fashionable 'ay' and 'la' ending sounds. It has maintained a stable trajectory since its debut, with no significant resurgence or decline.
Maykayla is a modern invented name, created as a respelling of Michaela, itself the feminine form of Michael. The name Michael comes from Hebrew Mikha'el, meaning 'who is like God?'. Maykayla first appeared in U.S. records in 1996, aligning with a trend of creative spellings for popular names like Kayla and Michaela in the late 20th century.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Kay, Kayla, Mikay
Sibling names for Maykayla
Names that share Maykayla's style, for a brother or sister.
