Mikayla
Mikayla is a distinctive choice, ranked #973 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Mikayla in their class.
About the Name Mikayla
Mikayla is climbing rapidly up the charts, having climbed 417 places in just five years. Its best recorded rank was #681 in 2011 — and current momentum suggests it could challenge that mark again. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.
Mikayla is uncommon in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Mikayla in their class.
In the US it ranks even higher at #777, where it enjoys a particularly strong following.
⭐ Famous People Named Mikayla
- Mikayla Western — Mikayla Western is an Australian rules footballer playing for the West Coast Eagles in the AFL Women's (AFLW).
- Mikayla Power — Mikayla Nicole Power is a field and indoor hockey player from Ireland.
- Mikayla Angeline Yang — Mikayla Angeline Yang is a Singaporean individual rhythmic gymnast.
Biographical summaries are shortened from Wikipedia and are used under the CC BY-SA 4.0 licence; those summaries remain available under that same licence.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Mikayla
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In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Mikayla
Almost certainly the only Mikayla in the class
UK Popularity (1996–2025)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
US Popularity (2020–2025)
Rank · SSA official data
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Famous People Named Mikayla
Notable people who share this name, from history to the present day. See full list on Wikipedia