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Maika

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Pronounced MY-kah /ˈmaɪ.kɑ/Medium

Meaning: Variously a short form of Michaela ('who is like God?', Hebrew) and a Japanese name (depending on the kanji, 'dance + fragrance/flower'); routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Who is like God?; dance + fragrance: Maika is Hebrew/Japanese. Lyrical, modern, and warm (said 'MY-kah').
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Origin LowHebrew, Japanese
MeaningVariously a short form of Michaela ('who is like God?', Hebrew) and a Japanese name (depending on the kanji, 'dance + fragrance/flower'); routes layered
U.S. rank (2025)#7361 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births15 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2008
Total births (all-time)≈ 507

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200819712025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Maika is variously a short form of Michaela ('who is like God?', Hebrew) and a Japanese name (depending on the kanji, 'dance + fragrance/flower'; routes layered, which we note). A lyrical, modern name (said 'MY-kah'; nickname Mai).

In the U.S. it appears in Hispanic and Japanese families. Rare, who-is-like-God-and-dance-and-fragrance at the root, and modern.

Did you know? Michaela asks 'who is like God?' in Hebrew, and Maika is a Japanese name (by the kanji, 'dance + fragrance/flower') — a lyrical, modern name (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'MY-kah').
Overall data confidence 40%
References — Maika — routes layered

Variations

MaicaMaykaMichaela

Nicknames

Mai

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Maika mean?

Maika is variously a short form of Michaela ('who is like God?') and a Japanese name ('dance + fragrance'); the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Maika?

It's said MY-kah /ˈmaɪ.kɑ/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Maika a boy or girl name?

Maika is a girl's name.

How popular is Maika?

Maika is a rare name in the U.S.

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