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Mikayla Name Meaning, Origin & History

Name Meaning & Origin

Mikayla

"A female given name from Hebrew, of modern usage, variant of Michaela."

Multiple origins Origin Predominantly Female 📈 Peak 1998 👥 56,350 in US
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Meaning
A female given name from Hebrew, of modern usage, variant of Michaela.
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Origin
Multiple origins
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US Bearers
56,350
Life Path
Number 9

📖 What Does Mikayla Mean?

Mikayla is a name documented across multiple cultural traditions.

Root Element
Mikayla
Core Meaning
"A female given name from Hebrew, of modern usage, variant of Michaela."
Language

🔢 Numerology of Mikayla

M 4
I 9
K 2
A 1
Y 7
L 3
A 1
SUM 9
9
Life Path
Compassion & Idealism
11
Soul Urge
Intuition & Insight
7
Personality
Wisdom & Introspection

Life Path 9 — Compassion & Idealism: Humanitarian, selfless, and globally-minded.

Gender Distribution

♂ Male0%
♀ Female100%

Based on 56,350 US Social Security records

📈 US Popularity

Total US bearers 56,350
Peak year 1998 (3,858)
First recorded 1970
Last recorded 2024
Gender Predominantly Female
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Historical Journey

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Ancient Roots

Root element "Mikayla" emerges in Multiple origins tradition, carrying the core meaning "A female given name from Hebrew, of modern usage, variant of Michaela.".

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Classical Period

Used in English literary and religious texts, spreading through cultural exchange.

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Medieval Period

Carried across regions through trade, religion, and migration. Multiple spelling variants develop.

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Modern Adoption

Standardized in its current form, established across English-speaking and Muslim communities.

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Today (2026)

~56,350 people named Mikayla in the US. Peaked in 1998 with 3,858 recorded uses.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the numerology number for Mikayla?

The Life Path number for Mikayla is 9, associated with Compassion & Idealism. Soul Urge: 11. Personality: 7.

Is Mikayla a boy or girl name?

Mikayla is Predominantly Female. Based on US data, 0% male and 100% female.

How many people are named Mikayla in the US?

Approximately 56,350 people in the United States are named Mikayla. The name peaked in 1998 with 3,858 recorded uses.

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