Declining since 1998, #10,917 for girls today.
Popularity of Mickayla since 1985
Babies named Mickayla per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 45 |
| 1990s | 872 |
| 2000s | 668 |
| 2010s | 233 |
| 2020s | 54 |
Meaning & origin
Mickayla is a modern, creatively spelled variant of Michaela that entered the U.S. baby name charts in 1985 and reached its peak rank in 1999, the same year the similar name Mikayla saw its greatest popularity. By 2025, Mickayla ranked 10,917th, with only about 1 in 200,908 newborn girls receiving the name. Its trajectory has been falling since 1998, reflecting the broader decline of the 'ayla' ending and unconventional spellings. Unlike its more popular counterparts such as Mikayla or Michaela, Mickayla never broke into the top 1,000 and has remained a rare choice favored for its distinctive appearance.
Mickayla is a modern invented spelling of Michaela, itself the feminine form of Michael. The name Michael derives from the Hebrew phrase 'mi ka'el' meaning 'Who is like God?'. Mickayla emerged in the late 20th century as part of a trend toward creative spellings of traditional names, particularly in the United States. It follows the pattern of substituting 'Mick-' for 'Mich-' and adding '-ayla' for a fashionable sound.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Micki, Kayla, Mickey
Sibling names for Mickayla
Names that share Mickayla's style, for a brother or sister.
