Meika

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Pronounced MAY-kuh /ˈmeɪ.kə/Medium

Meaning: A modern spelling read in several ways: as the Dutch Meike (a pet form of Maria), as a variant of Mika, or as a fresh coinage. Different families intend different routes, which we note; routes uncertain.Low

In 30 seconds: Meika is a modern spelling with several possible roots — Dutch Meike, Mika, or a fresh coinage. Routes uncertain, which we note (said 'MAY-kuh').

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Origin LowEnglish, Dutch

MeaningA modern spelling read in several ways: as the Dutch Meike (a pet form of Maria), as a variant of Mika, or as a fresh coinage. Different families intend different routes, which we note; routes uncertain.

U.S. rank (2024)#14618 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2010

Total births (all-time)≈ 605

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Meika is a short modern name that lands in more than one tradition. In Dutch, Meike is an old pet form of Maria; elsewhere Meika reads as a variant of Mika, or simply as a new coinage. Families intend different things by it, so we note that the routes are uncertain (said 'MAY-kuh').

It appears only rarely in the U.S. Rare, crisp, and crossover.

Did you know? Meika sits at a crossroads: Dutch families may hear Meike, a pet form of Maria; others hear Mika. Because the routes genuinely differ, we note the uncertainty rather than pick one (said 'MAY-kuh').

Overall data confidence 30%

References — Meika — Meike/Mika adjacent; multiple routes; uncertain

Variations

MeikeMikaMieka

Nicknames

MeiKiki

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Meika mean?

Meika is read variously as the Dutch Meike (a pet form of Maria), as a variant of Mika, or as a modern coinage. Routes are uncertain, which we note.

How do you pronounce Meika?

It's said MAY-kuh /ˈmeɪ.kə/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Meika a boy or girl name?

Meika is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Meika?

Meika is rare in the U.S.