Mkayla
A feminine name of uncertain origin, potentially a variant of Michaela.
Name Census estimates that about 447 living Americans carry the first name Mkayla. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Mkayla today is around 21 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Mkayla births was 1998 (27 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Mkayla. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
447
~ 1 in 766,788 Americans
Peak year
1998
27 babies that year
Average age
21
years old
2022 SSA rank
#13,152
Tracked since 1992
Popularity
Mkayla: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Mkayla from the 1990s through to the 2020s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 236 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2000s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Mkayla by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Mkayla during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Mkaylas live
Origin
Meaning and history of Mkayla
The name Mkayla is a relatively modern invention, likely created by combining the traditional names Michael and Kayla. It does not have a clear origin in a specific language or culture, but rather seems to be a creative blend of existing names from different backgrounds.
While the name Michael has Hebrew roots and means "who is like God," Kayla is derived from the Hawaiian name Kai, meaning "sea." The combination of these two elements in Mkayla results in a unique and melodic name without a direct historical reference or translation.
Since Mkayla is a relatively new name, there are no recorded instances of it being used in ancient texts, religious scriptures, or historical records. The earliest recorded examples of the name are likely from the late 20th century or early 21st century, as it gained popularity as a creative name choice for newborns.
Due to its modern nature, there are not many notable historical figures who bear the name Mkayla. However, here are a few individuals who have been known by this name:
1. Mkayla Brady, an American actress born in 1996, known for her role in the television series "The Young and the Restless."
2. Mkayla Engling, an American gymnast born in 1998, who competed in the 2016 Olympic Trials.
3. Mkayla Saunders, a Canadian singer-songwriter born in 1998, known for her participation in the reality show "The Next Star."
4. Mkayla Horne, an American basketball player born in 1995, who played for the University of South Carolina.
5. Mkayla Mauldin, an American competitive dancer born in 2001, known for her appearances on the reality show "Dance Moms."
As a modern name without a long historical lineage, Mkayla has gained popularity in recent decades as a unique and creative choice for parents seeking a distinctive name for their child.
People
Mkayla + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Mkayla as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with M
Other first names starting with M with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Mkayla: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Mkayla?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 447 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Mkayla going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 766,788 US residents.
Is Mkayla a common name?
We classify Mkayla as "Very Rare". It ranks above 83.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 454 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Mkayla most popular?
The single biggest year for Mkayla was 1998, when 27 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Mkayla is about 21 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Mkayla a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Mkayla in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.