Declining since 2006, #10,917 for girls today.
Popularity of Mikaylah since 1993
Babies named Mikaylah per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 250 |
| 2000s | 783 |
| 2010s | 395 |
| 2020s | 95 |
Meaning & origin
Mikaylah is a modern spelling variant of Michaela, which emerged in the early 1990s. First recorded in 1993, it saw a peak in 2005, when it ranked higher than in recent years. The name has been on a downward trajectory since 2006, reflecting a broader trend away from creatively spelled -a endings. Despite its decline, Mikaylah remains a distinctive choice, with a pronunciation that closely mirrors its more common counterparts. Its meaning, rooted in the Hebrew phrase 'who is like God?,' ties it to a long tradition of names honoring the archangel Michael.
Mikaylah is a respelled variant of Michaela, itself the feminine form of Michael. The name Michael comes from the Hebrew phrase 'Mikha'el,' meaning 'who is like God?' It has been a popular given name in Christian and Jewish traditions, with Michaela gaining widespread use in English-speaking countries from the 20th century onward. Mikaylah represents a modern spelling adaptation that emerged in the 1990s.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Mika, Kayla, Kai
Sibling names for Mikaylah
Names that share Mikaylah's style, for a brother or sister.
