Declining since 2000.
Popularity of Mykaila since 1993
Babies named Mykaila per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 130 |
| 2000s | 229 |
| 2010s | 61 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Mykaila is a modern American respelling of Michaela, a name that has been in use since at least the mid-20th century. Mykaila first appeared in U.S. Social Security records in 1993, a time when creatively spelled variants were gaining popularity. Its peak came in 2001, when it reached its highest rank. However, like many names with a similar phonetic structure, Mykaila has been on a falling trajectory since 2000, and it is now quite rare. The name reflects a broader trend of parents opting for distinctive spellings to personalize a familiar sound.
Mykaila is a modern respelling of Michaela, the feminine form of Michael. Michael derives from the Hebrew name Mikha'el, meaning "who is like God?" The spelling Mykaila, with a 'y' replacing the 'i' and an 'ai' in the second syllable, emerged in the United States in the late 20th century as part of a trend toward unique phonetic spellings of established names.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Myka, Kay, Kaila, Mika
Sibling names for Mykaila
Names that share Mykaila's style, for a brother or sister.
