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Mikayla

Boy Name #7,831 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Mikayla is a boy name, recorded for 11 babies in US birth records.

Parents who love the name Mikayla often also consider Minnie, Mildred, Millie .

Quick Facts

Gender
Boy
Popularity Rank
#7,831
Total SSA Count
11

Alternative Spellings

Nicknames

Mik Miy Mikie Mikaie

Also a Girl Name

Mikayla is also used as a girl name, ranked #775.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Mikayla

Is Mikayla a boy or girl name?
Mikayla is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #7831. As a girl name, it is ranked #775. Mikayla is more commonly used as a girl name.
How popular is the name Mikayla?
Mikayla is currently ranked #7831 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
What are common nicknames for Mikayla?
Common nicknames for Mikayla include Mik, Miy, Mikie, and Mikaie.
Is Mikayla a common or rare name?
Mikayla is an uncommon name, ranked #7831 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

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, Miy, Mikie, and Mikaie. 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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