Maika
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Browse nicknames →Historical Record
Maika first appeared in US Social Security records in 1985.
Over 241 babies have been named Maika in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Maika is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #8,232 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #8,232
- Total SSA Count
- 10
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Maika is also used as a girl name, ranked #7106.
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About the Name Maika
Maika is a boy name .
Is Maika a boy or girl name? Maika is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #8,232 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #7,106. Maika is more commonly used as a girl name.
Maika is currently ranked #8,232 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Maika include Mai, May, Maie, and Maikins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Maika include Maikel . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
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