Micayla Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Micayla is an American name derived from the Hebrew Michael, meaning 'who is like God?'. It evolved from Michael to Michaela and finally to Micayla, reflecting a trend towards modern and unique names. The name has no biblical background and gained popularity in the late 20th century. Variants include Michaela and Mikayla, and it is currently perceived as trendy and contemporary.
The name Micayla is most popular in Florida, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Micayla has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Micayla' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 18004th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 2733rd out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 1826th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 6589th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Micayla' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Micayla"
Pronunciation
/mɪˈkeɪlə/
Origin
American
Etymology
Micayla is a modern feminine variant of the name Michaela, which is derived from the Hebrew name Michael, meaning 'who is like God?'.
Meaning
who is like God?
Language Evolution
Michael, Michaela, Micayla
Historical Usage
Micayla gained popularity in the late 20th century as part of a trend toward unique and modern spellings of traditional names.
Variants & Derivatives
Michaela, Mikaela, Mikayla
Modern Popularity & Image
Micayla is seen as a trendy and contemporary name, appealing to parents looking for a unique alternative to traditional names.
Famous People
Micayla Gatto (professional snowboarder), Micayla McRae (artist)
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Micayla"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Micayla"
"Micayla" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 18004th of 19264 | 6 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 2733rd of 27321 | 650 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 1826th of 35406 | 1,723 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 6589th of 30306 | 218 |
Regional Popularity of "Micayla" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Micayla" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
52.70% 1942nd/3685 |
53.41% 2390th/4475 |
48.27% 2507th/5194 |
50.70% 3203rd/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
36.93% 1692nd/4582 |
42.39% 2189th/5164 |
23.59% 1725th/7313 |
28.35% 2116th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - |
74.63% 5091st/6822 |
94.39% 5924th/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Micayla"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Micayla" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.