Mikaya
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Mikaya first appeared in US Social Security records in 1990.
Over 495 babies have been named Mikaya in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Mikaya is past its peak , currently ranked #15,866 for girl names in the US .
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- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #15,866
- Total SSA Count
- 8
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About the Name Mikaya
Mikaya is a girl name .
Mikaya is currently ranked #15,866 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Mikaya include Mik, Mika, Mikay, Mikaie, Miy, Miie, and Mikkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Mikaya include Mikayla, Mikaela, Mika, Mikah . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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