Mikayla
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Browse nicknames →Historical Record
Mikayla first appeared in US Social Security records in 2004.
Over 11 babies have been named Mikayla in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Mikayla is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #7,831 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #7,831
- Total SSA Count
- 11
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About the Name Mikayla
Mikayla is a boy name .
Is Mikayla a boy or girl name? Mikayla is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #7,831 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #775. Mikayla is more commonly used as a girl name.
Mikayla is currently ranked #7,831 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Mikayla include Mik, Mika, Mikay, Mikaie, Yla, Ylay, Ylaie, Miy, Miie, and Mikkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Mikayla include Mikael, Mikah, Mika, Mikail, Mikaeel . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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