Myka
Every Myka since 1967 — 3,255 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Myka
Myka is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #3,198 in 2025 with 50 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1967, 3,255 American babies have been named Myka — about 86% girls and 14% boys, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2013, when 152 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 Myka stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Myka 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 | 50 | #3,198 | 20 | #4,989 |
| 2024 | 57 | #2,915 | 17 | #5,587 |
| 2023 | 60 | #2,842 | 18 | #5,401 |
| 2022 | 76 | #2,421 | 17 | #5,569 |
| 2021 | 71 | #2,503 | 15 | #5,949 |
| 2020 | 83 | #2,186 | 13 | #6,523 |
| 2019 | 53 | #3,074 | 15 | #6,017 |
| 2018 | 58 | #2,896 | 19 | #5,048 |
| 2017 | 66 | #2,651 | 19 | #5,053 |
| 2016 | 86 | #2,242 | 24 | #4,277 |
| 2015 | 105 | #1,931 | 21 | #4,656 |
| 2014 | 123 | #1,711 | 20 | #4,812 |
| 2013 | 134 | #1,612 | 18 | #5,109 |
| 2012 | 135 | #1,608 | 10 | #7,954 |
| 2011 | 125 | #1,689 | 20 | #4,774 |
| 2010 | 104 | #1,934 | 19 | #4,971 |
| 2009 | 65 | #2,775 | 10 | #8,112 |
| 2008 | 70 | #2,656 | 20 | #4,843 |
| 2007 | 72 | #2,593 | 24 | #4,209 |
| 2006 | 63 | #2,807 | 10 | #7,826 |
| 2005 | 60 | #2,778 | 18 | #4,768 |
| 2004 | 55 | #2,917 | 8 | #8,679 |
| 2003 | 74 | #2,296 | 12 | #6,141 |
| 2002 | 63 | #2,523 | 8 | #8,209 |
| 2001 | 82 | #2,061 | 9 | #7,326 |
| 2000 | 79 | #2,086 | 12 | #5,799 |
| 1995 | 38 | #3,062 | — | — |
| 1990 | 38 | #3,004 | — | — |
| 1985 | 11 | #6,317 | — | — |
| 1980 | 19 | #4,094 | — | — |
| 1975 | 16 | #4,072 | — | — |
| 1970 | 8 | #6,178 | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Myka in 2025?
Myka ranked #3,198 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 50 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Myka?
3,255 babies have been named Myka in the United States since 1967, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Myka most popular?
Myka peaked in 2013, when 152 newborns received the name.
Is Myka a boy or girl name?
Myka is used for both: about 86% of babies named Myka have been girls and 14% boys.
Is the name Myka rising or falling?
Myka is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.