Mykayla

Girl name

Mykayla has been given to 2,699 babies in the U.S. since 1989. It peaked in 1999. In 2025, about 1 in 178,585 girls was named Mykayla.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

2,699

Peak year

1999 (192 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1989

10-year trend

▼ -80%

Gender split

All girls

Spellings & variants

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

Makaylagirl

108,183 babies since 1971

Mikaylagirl

56,724 babies since 1970

Mckaylagirl

13,230 babies since 1979

Names with a similar vibe

Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Mykayla.

Odalisgirl

2,696 babies since 1963

Briseidagirl

2,705 babies since 1979

Corinunisex

2,692 babies since 1955

Madysengirl

2,708 babies since 1990

Brynnegirl

2,709 babies since 1952

Divyagirl

2,685 babies since 1971

Nayelygirl

2,678 babies since 1986

Kaytlyngirl

2,722 babies since 1985

FAQ

How popular is the name Mykayla?

Mykayla has been given to 2,699 babies in the U.S. since 1989. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Mykayla peak?

Mykayla peaked in 1999, when 192 babies were given the name.

Is Mykayla a girl or boy name?

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

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