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Mikaylah

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

Meaning: A spelling of Mikayla/Michaela — the feminine of Michael, from Hebrew, 'who is like God?'Low

In 30 seconds: Who is like God?: Mikaylah spells Mikayla/Michaela. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'mih-KAY-lah').

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Origin LowHebrew

MeaningA spelling of Mikayla/Michaela — the feminine of Michael, from Hebrew, 'who is like God?'

U.S. rank (2025)#11592 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births8 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2005

Total births (all-time)≈ 1,523

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

Mikaylah is a spelling of Mikayla/Michaela — the feminine of Michael, from Hebrew, 'who is like God?'. A lyrical, classic name (said 'mih-KAY-lah'; nickname Kayla).

In the U.S. it appears as a spelling. Rare in this form, who-is-like-God at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Michaela/Mikayla is the feminine of Michael, 'who is like God?' (Hebrew) — Mikaylah is a spelling, lyrical and classic (said 'mih-KAY-lah').

Overall data confidence 46%

References — Michaela — Hebrew etymology

Variations

MikaylaMichaelaMakayla

Nicknames

Kayla

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Mikaylah mean?

Mikaylah spells Mikayla/Michaela — the feminine of Michael, Hebrew 'who is like God?'.

How do you pronounce Mikaylah?

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

Is Mikaylah a boy or girl name?

Mikaylah is a girl's name.

How popular is Mikaylah?

Mikaylah is a rare spelling in the U.S.