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Mikhayla

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

Meaning: Mikhayla is a spelling of Michaela, the feminine of Michael, from Hebrew 'who is like God?' The kh/-ayla styling is a modern touch.Low

In 30 seconds: A modern take on a classic: Mikhayla spells Michaela ('who is like God?'), said 'mih-KAY-lah'.
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Origin LowHebrew, English
MeaningMikhayla is a spelling of Michaela, the feminine of Michael, from Hebrew 'who is like God?' The kh/-ayla styling is a modern touch.
U.S. rank (2016)#11490 ↗ Rising
2016 U.S. births9 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1997
Total births (all-time)≈ 371

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 199819932016

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

Mikhayla is a spelling of Michaela, the feminine of Michael, from the Hebrew 'who is like God?' It reads modern and decorative. A soft sound (said 'mih-KAY-lah').

It appears only rarely for girls in the U.S. Rare, modern, and decorative.

Did you know? Mikhayla restyles Michaela - the feminine of Michael, from the Hebrew 'who is like God?' - with a kh and an -ayla ending.
Overall data confidence 40%
References - Mikhayla — Michaela variant; Hebrew 'who is like God?'

Variations

MichaelaMikaelaMicheala

Nicknames

MikaKayla

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If you like Mikhayla…

Michaela— the classic Mikhayla spells
Mikaela— a fellow Michaela form
Kayla— the -ayla sound it shares
Makayla— a like Michaela variant

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Mikhayla mean?

Mikhayla is a spelling of Michaela, the feminine of Michael, from Hebrew 'who is like God?'

How do you pronounce Mikhayla?

It's said mih-KAY-lah /mɪˈkeɪ.lɑ/ — 3 syllables.

Is Mikhayla a boy or girl name?

Here Mikhayla is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Mikhayla?

Mikhayla is extremely rare for girls in the U.S. — a newly emerging pick.

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