Mika
A unisex given name. A female given name from Japanese.
Every Mika since 1954 — 8,114 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Mika
Mika is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #1,641 in 2025 with 127 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1954, 8,114 American babies have been named Mika — about 83% girls and 17% boys, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2015, when 244 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Mika stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Mika year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 127 | #1,641 | 34 | #3,422 |
| 2024 | 139 | #1,540 | 44 | #2,899 |
| 2023 | 161 | #1,401 | 49 | #2,678 |
| 2022 | 166 | #1,385 | 47 | #2,779 |
| 2021 | 139 | #1,523 | 38 | #3,157 |
| 2020 | 158 | #1,382 | 28 | #3,779 |
| 2019 | 175 | #1,313 | 50 | #2,611 |
| 2018 | 175 | #1,307 | 30 | #3,674 |
| 2017 | 203 | #1,198 | 34 | #3,354 |
| 2016 | 183 | #1,310 | 48 | #2,608 |
| 2015 | 201 | #1,231 | 43 | #2,796 |
| 2014 | 180 | #1,317 | 34 | #3,284 |
| 2013 | 169 | #1,379 | 31 | #3,466 |
| 2012 | 183 | #1,298 | 35 | #3,217 |
| 2011 | 185 | #1,285 | 43 | #2,778 |
| 2010 | 182 | #1,298 | 23 | #4,321 |
| 2009 | 148 | #1,534 | 44 | #2,788 |
| 2008 | 176 | #1,372 | 39 | #3,045 |
| 2007 | 166 | #1,429 | 39 | #3,007 |
| 2006 | 159 | #1,427 | 39 | #2,914 |
| 2005 | 148 | #1,442 | 24 | #3,899 |
| 2004 | 125 | #1,583 | 38 | #2,773 |
| 2003 | 121 | #1,601 | 16 | #4,969 |
| 2002 | 118 | #1,581 | 38 | #2,586 |
| 2001 | 121 | #1,538 | 20 | #4,067 |
| 2000 | 130 | #1,423 | 33 | #2,783 |
| 1995 | 115 | #1,424 | 17 | #3,797 |
| 1990 | 83 | #1,766 | 20 | #3,132 |
| 1985 | 72 | #1,645 | 10 | #4,242 |
| 1980 | 47 | #2,172 | 8 | #4,803 |
| 1975 | 65 | #1,552 | 9 | #3,833 |
| 1970 | 45 | #1,925 | — | — |
| 1965 | 8 | #5,148 | 8 | #3,162 |
| 1960 | 7 | #5,527 | 11 | #2,636 |
| 1955 | 6 | #5,645 | — | — |
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Famous people named Mika
- Mika Waltari Writer · 1908–1979
- Mika Häkkinen Racing driver · b. 1968
- Mika Špiljak Politician · 1916–2007
- Mika Salo Racing driver · b. 1966
- Mika Musician · b. 1983
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Mika mean?
A unisex given name. A female given name from Japanese.
How popular is the name Mika in 2025?
Mika ranked #1,641 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 127 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Mika?
8,114 babies have been named Mika in the United States since 1954, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Mika most popular?
Mika peaked in 2015, when 244 newborns received the name.
Is Mika a boy or girl name?
Mika is used for both: about 83% of babies named Mika have been girls and 17% boys.
Is the name Mika rising or falling?
Mika is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Mika?
Well-known people named Mika include Mika Waltari (writer), Mika Häkkinen (racing driver), Mika Špiljak (politician).