How Many People Are Named Mika?
Complete statistics for the name Mika: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Mika, a very rare female name, is held by just 1 in 42,355 Americans today, with around 7,791 people bearing it. Its popularity peaked in 2015 when 244 babies were given this name, and it's still on the rise, making it a genuinely modern choice.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 7 symbolizes introspection, wisdom, and spiritual growth.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 24All 7,948 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 2015Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Slowly rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Mika Through the Generations
Mika's journey through the generations reflects its status as a relatively new name in the American landscape. With only 7,948 total births recorded since its inception, it's clear that Mika is a name embraced by younger parents. As of now, 5,390 individuals named Mika are under 30 years old, indicating a strong preference among millennials and Gen Z. The average age of 24 further supports this trend, suggesting that Mika will continue to grow in popularity as these young adults start families of their own.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Mika's Japanese roots
📄 About the Name Mika
How Many People Have the Name Mika?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 2,261 people in the United States currently share the name Mika. That works out to roughly 1 in every 146,594 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Mika a Common or Rare Name?
Mika is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Mika Mean?
Mika means "Modern coinage, evokes elegance" and comes from Japanese origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 7.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Mika in SSA data, approximately 17% are male and 83% are female.
When Was Mika Most Popular?
The name Mika reached peak popularity in 2015, with 244 babies registered that year. Current trend: Slowly rising.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Mika?
Approximately 2,261 people named Mika live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 2,261. That works out to roughly 1 in 146,594 Americans.
Is Mika a rare name?
Mika is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 146,594 Americans has this name.
What does the name Mika mean?
Mika means "Modern coinage, evokes elegance" and comes from Japanese origins.
Is Mika more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 17% of people named Mika are male and 83% are female.
When was Mika most popular?
Mika peaked in 2015 with 244 births that year. Current trend: Slowly rising.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.