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Mikaila

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Pronounced mih-KAY-lah /mɪˈkeɪ.lə/Medium

Meaning: A spelling in the Michaela/Makayla family, from Michael, the Hebrew 'who is like God?' Soft and modern.Low

In 30 seconds: A soft form of Michaela: Mikaila traces to 'who is like God?' (said 'mih-KAY-lah'). Warm and modern.

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Origin MediumHebrew, English

MeaningA spelling in the Michaela/Makayla family, from Michael, the Hebrew 'who is like God?' Soft and modern.

U.S. rank (2023)#8339 ↗ Rising

2023 U.S. births13 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2001

Total births (all-time)≈ 2,384

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

Mikaila is a spelling in the Michaela/Makayla family, from the Hebrew Michael, 'who is like God?' It reads soft and current — rare in the U.S. (said 'mih-KAY-lah').

It appears only rarely in the U.S. Rare, soft, and modern.

Did you know? Mikaila respells Michaela/Makayla — from Michael, 'who is like God?' — a warm, modern feminine (said 'mih-KAY-lah').

Overall data confidence 42%

References — Mikaila — Michaela/Makayla form; 'who is like God?'

Variations

MichaelaMakaylaMikayla

Nicknames

MikaKayla

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Mikaila mean?

Mikaila is a spelling of Michaela/Makayla, from the Hebrew Michael, 'who is like God?'

How do you pronounce Mikaila?

It's said mih-KAY-lah /mɪˈkeɪ.lə/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Mikaila a boy or girl name?

Mikaila is a girl's name.

How popular is Mikaila?

Mikaila is a rare name in the U.S.