Holding steady.
Popularity of Mikea since 1982
Babies named Mikea per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 24 |
| 1990s | 118 |
| 2000s | 77 |
| 2010s | 5 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Mikea is a rare American name first recorded in 1982, with its peak usage in 1993. It has remained consistently uncommon, with a stable trajectory into 2025. The name likely emerged during a period of inventive name creation, possibly inspired by the popularity of similar-sounding names like Mikayla and Micah. Despite its rarity, Mikea has not been strongly associated with any particular region of the United States, as it appears across multiple states in small numbers. Its exact origin is debated, but it is generally considered a modern English coinage.
Mikea first appeared in the United States in 1982. It may be a feminine variant of Micah, which is a biblical name of Hebrew origin meaning 'who is like Yahweh,' or a modern coinage blending elements like Mike with the fashionable -ea suffix.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Mikki, Kia
Sibling names for Mikea
Names that share Mikea's style, for a brother or sister.
