girl's name
Micayla
mih-KAY-luh (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 7
- Births on record 2,743
Micayla is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 2023 it was given to 11 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1997, when 208 babies were given the name.
- It has been falling over the past decade.
- First appears in US birth records in 1980.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Micayla Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1980s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 61 |
| 1990s | 1,145 |
| 2000s | 1,011 |
| 2010s | 350 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 30 |
How Popular Is Micayla?
In 2023, Micayla was given to 11 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Where Micayla Is Used
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Micayla
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Micayla Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Micayla over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Micayla
- English mih-KAY-luh
Sibling Names for Micayla
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Micayla — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Micayla
How popular is the name Micayla?
In 2023, Micayla was given to 11 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Micayla a girl's or a boy's name?
Micayla is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Micayla?
Micayla has 3 syllables.
When was Micayla most popular?
Micayla peaked in 1997, when 208 babies were given the name. It has been falling over the past decade.