The baby name Mikaya is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced mi-KAY-ə (IPA: /mɪˈkaɪə/).
The baby name Mikaya is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced mi-KAY-ə (IPA: /mɪˈkaɪə/).
Mikaya is in Origin.
Mikaya is a modern English given name, most likely a phonetic variant or creative blend of Micaiah and Mikayla. Micaiah (Hebrew: Mikayahu/Mikayah) means “Who is like Yahweh?” while Mikayla derives from Michaela, the feminine form of Michael, “Who is like God?” Because these roots share the same Hebrew rhetorical question, Mikaya commonly carries the meaning “Who is like God?” The -aya ending also echoes popular names such as Maya and Kaya, shaping its contemporary sound.
Usage is primarily in the United States from the late 20th century onward, favored by parents seeking a distinctive alternative to Mikayla. Spelling variants include Mikayah, Mekaya, Makaya, Mikayaah, and Mikaja; related forms are Micaiah, Michaiah, Mikayla, and Michaela. Short forms and nicknames include Mika, Miki, and Kaya. Though unisex in origin via Micaiah, Mikaya is most often used for girls today and remains uncommon yet familiar-sounding.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CR | Girls | 0 | #573 | 1 | 11,342 |
| AE | Girls | 0 | #597 | 1 | 20,968 |
| BO | Boys | 0 | #621 | 2 | 9,244 |
| United States | Girls | 2024 | #909 | 8 | 8,487 |
| EG | Boys | 0 | #925 | 1 | 15,035 |
| NG | Boys | 0 | #996 | 6 | 16,906 |
| MY | Girls | 0 | #1,072 | 1 | 24,821 |
| AE | Boys | 0 | #1,143 | 1 | 22,615 |
| DZ | 0 | #1,234 | 1 | 20,130 | |
| ZA | Boys | 0 | #1,272 | 1 | 25,619 |
Mikaya is popular in 9 countries — most recent births per country:
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