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Myka

♂ Boy

Pronounced MY-kah /ˈmaɪ.kɑ/Medium

Meaning: A spelling of Micah/Mica — from Hebrew Mikhah, 'who is like God?' (a short form of Michael); here for boysMedium

In 30 seconds: Who is like God?: Myka spells Micah — 'who is like God?'. Crisp, soft, and warm. Used for both sexes (here for boys; said 'MY-kah').
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Origin MediumHebrew
MeaningA spelling of Micah/Mica — from Hebrew Mikhah, 'who is like God?' (a short form of Michael); here for boys
U.S. rank (2024)#5572 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births17 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2007
Total births (all-time)≈ 436

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201619932024

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

Myka is a spelling of Micah/Mica — from Hebrew Mikhah, 'who is like God?' (a contracted form of Michael; the prophet Micah of the Hebrew Bible). A crisp, soft, modern name, used for both sexes, here for boys (slug distinguished; said 'MY-kah'; nickname Myk).

It registers thinly beside Micah. Rare, who-is-like-God at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Micah means 'who is like God?' (Hebrew Mikhah, a short form of Michael) — the prophet Micah — Myka is a My- spelling, used for both sexes (here for boys; said 'MY-kah').
Overall data confidence 60%
Behind the Name — Micah — root etymology

Variations

MicahMicaMika

Nicknames

Myk

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If you like Myka…

Micah— the standard spelling
Mica— a fellow spelling
Mika— a companion spelling
Mykah— another spelling

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Myka mean?

Myka spells Micah — Hebrew 'who is like God?'.

How do you pronounce Myka?

It's said MY-kah /ˈmaɪ.kɑ/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Myka a boy or girl name?

Myka is used for both sexes; this page covers its use as a boy's name.

How popular is Myka?

Myka is a rare name in the U.S.

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