Myka
Primarily a girl's name of Hebrew origin with 2,749 recorded births. Also given to 436 boys.
Meaning & Origin
inflection of mykë: definite nominative singular indefinite nominative/accusative plural
Myka is a girl's and boy's baby name of Hebrew origin, a feminine form of Micah meaning 'who is like God?' The K spelling gives the biblical name a modern, feminine twist while retaining its spiritual depth.
EtymologyShow more
The ending of a name often carries more etymological information than the beginning. Myka's final sounds are open, warm — a soft ending that crosses many language boundaries. In English-language naming, many feminine names end on open vowels or soft consonants, creating a melodic, approachable quality. Myka follows that feminine pattern.
Explore the ending-based name pages on this site to find names that share Myka's suffix pattern — names with similar endings often share a style and era, even when they come from different linguistic backgrounds.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Myka has 57+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1967.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 347 | #2569 | ▼ |
| 2010s | 989 | #2134 | ▲ |
| 2000s | 683 | #2549 | ▲ |
| 1990s | 402 | #3088 | ▲ |
| 1980s | 195 | #4484 | ▲ |
| 1970s | 122 | #5273 | ▲ |
| 1960s | 11 | #7136 | — |
The Story of Myka
A Gen Z name
Peaking in 2012, Myka is a name that defines a generation. Girls named Myka are most likely born between 2002 and 2022.
How rare is Myka?
Only about 1 in every 63,158 babies born in 2024 was named Myka — a truly uncommon choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1967, gained momentum through the mid-century, peaked in the 2010s with 989 births that decade, and has gracefully settled into a quieter chapter.
Myka by the numbers
- Would fill 57 school buses
- Meeting one Myka per day would take 7.5 years
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(57 years, 1967–2024)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 57 | #2907 |
| 2023 | 60 | #2838 |
| 2022 | 76 | #2417 |
| 2021 | 71 | #2501 |
| 2020 | 83 | #2184 |
| 2019 | 53 | #3073 |
| 2018 | 58 | #2893 |
| 2017 | 66 | #2650 |
| 2016 | 86 | #2242 |
| 2015 | 105 | #1931 |
| 2014 | 123 | #1711 |
| 2013 | 134 | #1612 |
| 2012 | 135 | #1607 |
| 2011 | 125 | #1689 |
| 2010 | 104 | #1934 |
| 2009 | 65 | #2774 |
| 2008 | 70 | #2655 |
| 2007 | 72 | #2593 |
| 2006 | 63 | #2806 |
| 2005 | 60 | #2778 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
Myka as a Boy's Name
Though more common for girls, Myka has a notable history as a boy's name too, with 436 births since 1993.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1967–2024