Micayla

Girl name

Micayla has been given to 2,597 babies in the U.S. since 1980. It peaked in 1997.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

2,597

Peak year

1997 (208 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1980

10-year trend

▼ -100%

Gender split

All girls

Spellings & variants

Names one letter away from Micayla — alternate spellings parents actually use.

Mikaylagirl

56,724 babies since 1970

Micaelagirl

14,983 babies since 1895

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Mattisongirl

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Anayeligirl

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FAQ

How popular is the name Micayla?

Micayla has been given to 2,597 babies in the U.S. since 1980. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Micayla peak?

Micayla peaked in 1997, when 208 babies were given the name.

Is Micayla a girl or boy name?

Micayla is primarily a girl name (100% of babies named Micayla are girls).

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