Declining since 2010, #10,917 for girls today.
Popularity of Meika since 1969
Babies named Meika per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 2010, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Meika's real moment was 1974.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 7 |
| 1970s | 109 |
| 1980s | 58 |
| 1990s | 62 |
| 2000s | 120 |
| 2010s | 210 |
| 2020s | 47 |
Meaning & origin
Meika is a rare and modern feminine name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1969, a time when creative spellings and invented names were gaining traction. Its peak popularity came in 1974, though even then it was uncommon. The name has a gentle, melodic sound, likely influenced by names like Mika and Kaia. Since 2010, its usage has been in steady decline, reflecting broader trends away from unique coinages of the late 20th century. With a current rank of 10,917 and a 1-in-200,908 birth rate in 2025, Meika remains a distinctive choice for parents seeking a name that feels both familiar and unusual.
Meika is likely a modern English coinage, possibly a variant spelling of Mica (a diminutive of Michael) or an invented name combining sounds from names like Mika and Kaia. It first appeared in U.S. records in 1969, with a peak in popularity in 1974. The name has seen sporadic use since, with a notable decline after 2010.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Mei, Ka
Sibling names for Meika
Names that share Meika's style, for a brother or sister.
