Unisex · #3,652 in 2026

Mykah

Current Rank
#3,652
Peak Rank
#2,368 (2011)
Total Babies
1K
5-Yr Trend
Stable
👧 Girl peak #2,368 (1K total)
👦 Boy peak #2,317 (1K total)
👧As Girl Name
1985
First Year
2026
Last Year
2011
Peak Year
#2368
Peak Rank
1K
Total Count
38
Years Active
👦As Boy Name
1996
First Year
2026
Last Year
2011
Peak Year
#2317
Peak Rank
1K
Total Count
31
Years Active

The Story of Mykah

As a girl name

Mykah first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a girl name in 1985, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2011, when 78 Mykahs were born — ranking #2,368 that year. As of 2026, Mykah ranks #3,652 for girls with 42 births, holding steady (+0%). In total, more than 1K Mykahs have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1980s through the 2020s.

As a boy name

Mykah first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a boy name in 1996, with 8 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2011, when 55 Mykahs were born — ranking #2,317 that year. As of 2026, Mykah ranks #2,836 for boys with 45 births, holding steady (-2%). In total, more than 1K Mykahs have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1990s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

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Names that sound like Mykah

Phonetically similar names — useful when Mykah 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 Mykah

What does the name Mykah mean?
Mykah is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1985. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.
How popular is Mykah in 2026?
In 2026, Mykah ranks #3,652 among girls' names in the U.S., with 42 babies given the name that year.
When was Mykah most popular?
Mykah reached its peak popularity in 2011, ranking #2,368 that year with 78 babies given the name.
In which U.S. states is Mykah most popular?
Mykah has historically been most popular in Oklahoma, Missouri, North Carolina. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Mykah.
Is Mykah a unisex name?
Yes — Mykah is used for both girls and boys in U.S. records, with about 55% of Mykahs assigned female and 45% assigned male historically.
What names go well with Mykah?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Mykah include Ota, Almyra, Perle. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Mykah

Mykah is a unisex baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1985 and has accumulated 1K births in the dataset. Mykah's peak popularity came in 2011 when it ranked #2,368. Use the chart and map above to compare Mykah'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.