Mykah
Every Mykah since 1985 — 2,491 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Mykah
Mykah is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #4,142 in 2025 with 35 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1985, 2,491 American babies have been named Mykah — about 55% girls and 45% boys, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2011, when 133 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 Mykah stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Mykah 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 | 35 | #4,142 | 36 | #3,288 |
| 2024 | 44 | #3,559 | 46 | #2,820 |
| 2023 | 32 | #4,426 | 48 | #2,721 |
| 2022 | 47 | #3,397 | 50 | #2,665 |
| 2021 | 42 | #3,654 | 48 | #2,685 |
| 2020 | 40 | #3,723 | 54 | #2,431 |
| 2019 | 40 | #3,768 | 40 | #3,038 |
| 2018 | 38 | #3,903 | 55 | #2,405 |
| 2017 | 47 | #3,374 | 44 | #2,784 |
| 2016 | 44 | #3,566 | 50 | #2,540 |
| 2015 | 54 | #3,117 | 55 | #2,379 |
| 2014 | 56 | #3,038 | 49 | #2,533 |
| 2013 | 59 | #2,894 | 47 | #2,585 |
| 2012 | 63 | #2,795 | 42 | #2,855 |
| 2011 | 78 | #2,388 | 55 | #2,333 |
| 2010 | 64 | #2,777 | 49 | #2,539 |
| 2009 | 50 | #3,340 | 48 | #2,614 |
| 2008 | 49 | #3,408 | 46 | #2,706 |
| 2007 | 52 | #3,278 | 48 | #2,590 |
| 2006 | 51 | #3,252 | 27 | #3,747 |
| 2005 | 47 | #3,306 | 23 | #4,019 |
| 2004 | 44 | #3,427 | 29 | #3,340 |
| 2003 | 34 | #4,007 | 17 | #4,744 |
| 2002 | 33 | #3,950 | 26 | #3,423 |
| 2001 | 50 | #2,909 | 17 | #4,623 |
| 2000 | 34 | #3,786 | 25 | #3,388 |
| 1995 | 14 | #6,506 | — | — |
| 1990 | 9 | #8,990 | — | — |
| 1985 | 5 | #11,849 | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Mykah in 2025?
Mykah ranked #4,142 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 35 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Mykah?
2,491 babies have been named Mykah in the United States since 1985, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Mykah most popular?
Mykah peaked in 2011, when 133 newborns received the name.
Is Mykah a boy or girl name?
Mykah is used for both: about 55% of babies named Mykah have been girls and 45% boys.
Is the name Mykah rising or falling?
Mykah is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.