Find out how popular the first name Mika has been for the last 50 years (from 1974 to 2023) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Mika by gender

Based on the last 50 years of data, Mika is more commonly used as a female name, with approximately 84% of people named Mika being female.

For the most recent data in 2023, there were 157 female babies and 49 male babies born with the name Mika.

The history of the first name Mika

The name Mika has its roots in several different cultures and languages, with a variety of meanings and origins. One of the earliest known sources of the name is from the Hebrew language, where it is a shortened form of the name Michael, meaning "who is like God."

In Japanese culture, the name Mika can be written using different kanji characters, with meanings such as "beautiful fragrance," "tree flower," or "new summer." It has been a popular name for girls in Japan for centuries.

The name Mika is also found in Finnish and Estonian cultures, where it is a diminutive form of the name Mikael or Mikhail, ultimately derived from the Hebrew Michael. In these Nordic languages, Mika can be a name for both boys and girls.

One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Mika can be found in the Bible's Book of Chronicles, where it is mentioned as the name of a Levite. In ancient Greece, there was a legendary figure named Mika, who was believed to be a priestess of the goddess Artemis.

Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals named Mika. Mika Waltari (1908-1979) was a Finnish writer and novelist, best known for his historical novel "The Egyptian." Mika Häkkinen (born 1968) is a Finnish former racing driver who won two Formula One World Championships.

In the world of music, Mika is the stage name of the Lebanese-British singer-songwriter Michael Holbrook Penniman Jr. (born 1983), known for hits like "Grace Kelly" and "Relax, Take It Easy." Mika Brzezinski (born 1967) is an American television host and author, co-hosting the MSNBC morning show "Morning Joe."

Another notable figure is Mika Yamamoto (born 1967), a Japanese voice actress and singer who has provided voices for numerous anime and video game characters. Mika Kallio (born 1982) is a Finnish former professional motorcycle racer who competed in MotoGP.

Data source

The first name data used on this page comes from the Social Security Administration (SSA). They've been collecting data on baby names since 1880.

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