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Mika

♂ Boy

Pronounced MEEK-a /ˈmik.æ/Low

Meaning: Origin uncertainLow

In 30 seconds: Mika is a short, cross-cultural name whose origin is uncertain, used for boys here.
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Origin LowUncertain
MeaningOrigin uncertain
U.S. rank (2024)#2893 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births44 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2019
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,327

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201919602024

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

Mika's origin is not firmly established, and no single meaning can honestly be pinned to it. The same spelling turns up across very different cultures, which is part of why its roots stay tangled. It is a name better described by its sound than by a fixed etymology.

Two syllables, soft and balanced, give Mika its easy travel between languages and genders. Public figures including the actress Mika Doi have carried it.

Did you know? The meaning usually attached to Mika is 'origin uncertain', and that core idea is what gives the name most of its long-term appeal.
Overall data confidence 55%
Behind the Name - Mika — etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration — 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSV

Variations

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Nicknames

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Famous Bearers

  • ★Mika Doi (1956–present)
    Female public figure listed on Behind the Name.
  • ★Mika Kikuchi (1983–present)
    Female public figure listed on Behind the Name.

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Mika mean?

Mika is usually explained as meaning 'origin uncertain' and is most often linked with Uncertain tradition.

How do you pronounce Mika?

It's commonly said MEEK-a /ˈmik.æ/.

Is Mika a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Mika is used as a boy name.

How popular is Mika?

In 2024, Mika ranked #2893 in the U.S. for boys, with 44 births recorded.

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