Declining since 1998.
Popularity of Mykaela since 1990
Babies named Mykaela per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 396 |
| 2000s | 503 |
| 2010s | 183 |
| 2020s | 34 |
Meaning & origin
The name Mykaela first appeared in United States birth records in 1990, quickly rising to its peak popularity in 1998. Since 1998, its usage has been falling, and as of 2025 it no longer ranks in the top 1000. The spelling with a 'y' reflects a broader trend of creative respellings that emerged in the late 20th century, particularly among names with the popular 'kay' sound. Though it has never been among the most common names nationally, Mykaela represents a distinct variant of the more widespread Michaela family.
Mykaela is a modern English feminine spelling variant of Michaela, itself the feminine form of Michael. Michael comes from the Hebrew Mikha'el, meaning "Who is like God?" and appears in the Bible as an archangel. The spelling with 'y' emerged in the late 20th century, influenced by names like Kyla or Kayla.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Mika, Kayla, Kaela, Myki
Sibling names for Mykaela
Names that share Mykaela's style, for a brother or sister.
