Myki
A diminutive of the name Michael, with Hebrew roots meaning "who is like God?"
Name Census estimates that about 6 living Americans carry the first name Myki. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Myki today is around 19 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Myki births was 2007 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Myki. 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.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Myki. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
6
~ 1 in 57,125,723 Americans
Peak year
2007
6 babies that year
Average age
19
years old
2007 SSA rank
#11,901
Tracked since 2007
Popularity
Myki: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Myki 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 Myki during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 6 | 0 | 6 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Myki
The name Myki has its origins in Ancient Greek, derived from the word "mykas" which means "fungus" or "mushroom". It is believed to have been initially used as a nickname for those who had a fondness for foraging for mushrooms in the forests of ancient Greece.
During the Classical period of Ancient Greece, the name Myki was relatively uncommon, but it did appear in a few historical records and texts. One notable example is a reference to a soldier named Myki in Xenophon's "Anabasis", which recounts the story of the Greek mercenary army's journey through Persia in the 4th century BC.
The name Myki gained more popularity during the Byzantine era, particularly among families in the Peloponnese region of Greece. One of the earliest recorded instances of the name during this time was Myki of Corinth, a renowned scholar and philosopher who lived in the 6th century AD.
In the Middle Ages, the name Myki spread beyond Greece to other parts of Europe, albeit in slightly modified forms. In Italy, for instance, it was adapted as "Micco" or "Michelino", while in France it became "Michel" or "Michelet".
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Myki. One of the most famous was Myki Zosimas, a 14th-century Greek monk and scholar who is credited with writing several influential works on theology and philosophy. Another was Myki Glykys, a 15th-century Greek Renaissance humanist and poet who played a significant role in the revival of classical Greek literature.
In more recent times, the name Myki has been relatively uncommon, but there have been a few notable figures who carried it. These include Myki Theodorakis, a 20th-century Greek composer and political activist who was born in 1925 and is best known for his iconic musical scores for films such as "Zorba the Greek".
Another notable bearer of the name was Myki Goudas, a Greek-American businessman and philanthropist who was born in 1935 and made his fortune in the cheese industry. He was known for his charitable contributions to various organizations, particularly those focused on education and Greek cultural preservation.
While the name Myki may not be as widely used today as it once was, it remains a part of the rich cultural heritage of Greece, with its roots stretching back to ancient times and its legacy carried on by notable individuals throughout history.
People
Myki + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Myki 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
Myki: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Myki?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 6 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Myki 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 57,125,723 US residents.
Is Myki a common name?
We classify Myki as "Very Rare". It ranks above 22.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 6 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Myki most popular?
The single biggest year for Myki was 2007, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Myki is about 19 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Myki in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Myki a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Myki in the SSA data are male. 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.
Is Myki still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Myki in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Myki can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
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.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people are called Myki?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.