Declining since 1998.
Popularity of Michayla since 1986
Babies named Michayla per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 26 |
| 1990s | 570 |
| 2000s | 581 |
| 2010s | 203 |
| 2020s | 19 |
Meaning & origin
Michayla is a modern feminine name that entered U.S. records in 1986, reflecting the late 20th-century trend of inventive spellings. It peaked in popularity in 1997, the year it reached its highest rank, but has been declining in use since 1998. The name is essentially a phonetic variation of Michaela, itself the feminine form of Michael, a name of Hebrew origin meaning 'who is like God?' Michayla has not been recorded in any of the top states for the name, suggesting it has remained relatively niche. Its trajectory since 1998 shows a steady decrease, aligning with the waning fashion for elaborate spellings of traditional names.
Michayla is a modern English respelling of Michaela, the feminine form of Michael. The name Michael derives from the Hebrew Mikha'el, meaning 'who is like God?' This particular spelling emerged in the late 20th century as part of a trend of creative phonetic variants.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Micki, Kayla, Micha
Sibling names for Michayla
Names that share Michayla's style, for a brother or sister.
