Girl · #16,544 in 2026

Micaya

Name: Popularity of the name Micaya in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Micaya, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#16,544

Peak Rank

#12,187 (2002)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

2000

First Year

2013

Last Year

2002

Peak Year

#12187

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Micaya

Micaya first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 2000, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2002, when 7 Micayas were born — ranking #12,187 that year. As of 2026, Micaya ranks #16,544 for baby girls with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 22 Micayas have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2000s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

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Names that sound like Micaya

Phonetically similar names — useful when Micaya is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Micaya

What does the name Micaya mean?

Micaya is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 2000. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Micaya in 2026?

In 2026, Micaya ranks #16,544 among girls' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Micaya most popular?

Micaya reached its peak popularity in 2002, ranking #12,187 that year with 7 babies given the name.

Is Micaya a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Micaya is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.

What names go well with Micaya?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Micaya include Annesa, Joaquin, Jacqlynn. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Micaya

Micaya is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2000 and has accumulated 22 births in the dataset. Micaya's peak popularity came in 2002 when it ranked #12,187. Use the chart and map above to compare Micaya's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.