Mikayla

Mikayla is a girl's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 362 girls in the United States.

Mikayla at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Mikayla

Mikayla belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Mikayla first appears in Social Security records in 1970. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #82 in 1998, and in 2024 362 babies received the name — 56,339 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Mikayla in US records

First recorded (US)
1970
Best US rank
#82 in 1998
Peak year
1998
Babies named Mikayla in 2024
362
Total since 1880
56,339

Mikayla in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#681 in 2011
Babies named Mikayla in 2025
36
Total since 1996
992

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Mikayla mean?

The meaning of Mikayla is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Mikayla a boy or girl name?

Mikayla is a girl name. In 2024, 362 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Mikayla?

Mikayla comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Mikayla?

Mikayla first appears in US records in 1970. Its best-ever ranking was #82 in 1998, and 362 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].