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

Popularity of Myka by gender

Based on the last 50 years of data, Myka is more commonly used as a female name, with approximately 86% of people named Myka being female.

For the most recent data in 2023, there were 58 female babies and 18 male babies born with the name Myka.

The history of the first name Myka

The given name Myka has its origins in the ancient Greek language. It is a feminine form of the name Michael, which is derived from the Hebrew name Mikhael, meaning "who is like God?". The name Myka gained popularity in the Byzantine Empire during the Middle Ages.

One of the earliest recorded uses of the name Myka can be found in a 9th century manuscript from the Byzantine Empire, where it was used to refer to a noblewoman from Constantinople. The name was also mentioned in several religious texts from the Eastern Orthodox Church during that time period.

In the 11th century, there was a famous Byzantine scholar and philosopher named Myka of Ephesus, who wrote extensively on logic and metaphysics. Her works were widely studied in the medieval universities of Europe.

During the Renaissance, the name Myka was used by a few notable Italian artists and writers. One example is Myka Visconti, a 15th century painter from Milan, who is renowned for her portraits of Italian nobility.

In the 17th century, a Russian noblewoman named Myka Naryshkina played a significant role in the court of Tsar Alexis I. She was the mother of Tsar Peter the Great and is credited with influencing the modernization of Russia during her son's reign.

Another notable figure in history with the name Myka was Myka Smirnova, a Russian ballerina who lived in the early 20th century. She was a prima ballerina with the Mariinsky Theatre in St. Petersburg and is considered one of the greatest dancers of her time.

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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