Declining since 2004.
Popularity of Mikaya since 1990
Babies named Mikaya per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 94 |
| 2000s | 254 |
| 2010s | 111 |
| 2020s | 36 |
Meaning & origin
Mikaya is a modern invented name that first appeared on U.S. birth records in 1990. Its popularity peaked in 2003, but since 2004 the name has steadily declined in use. It is typically given to girls. The name does not have a long established history or a single agreed upon meaning, as it is a creative blend likely influenced by names like Mika and Maya. It remains a rare choice, with no top state associations. The trajectory shows a clear falling pattern over the past two decades, reflecting a broader trend away from invented compound names.
Mikaya is a modern coinage, first recorded in the United States in 1990. It appears to be a creative combination of the names Mika (Japanese origin, meaning new moon or beautiful fragrance) and Maya (multiple origins, including Hebrew, Greek, and Sanskrit). The name gained modest popularity in the early 2000s, peaking in 2003.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Mika, Kaya, Miki
Sibling names for Mikaya
Names that share Mikaya's style, for a brother or sister.
