Mika
Mika: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Mika
- A unisex given name.
- A female given name from Japanese.
- A unisex given name from Hebrew, variant of Micah.
Etymology
(Japanese given name): Borrowed from Japanese みか (Mika). * (Hebrew given name): From Hebrew מִיכָה (mīḵāh)
How popular is Mika?
Since 1880, 6,752 girls and 1,362 boys in the U.S. have been named Mika (83% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #1198 in 2017. Its highest rank for boys was #2524 in 1974. In 2025, 161 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Names similar to Mika
Names that start with the same letters, most popular first.
More Japanese unisex names
Sibling name ideas for Mika
Sister and brother names that share Mika's Japanese roots and are still in the U.S. top 1,000.
Mika FAQ
What does the name Mika mean?
A unisex given name. A female given name from Japanese. A unisex given name from Hebrew, variant of Micah. (Japanese given name): Borrowed from Japanese みか (Mika). * (Hebrew given name): From Hebrew מִיכָה (mīḵāh)
What is the origin of the name Mika?
Mika is listed as a name of Japanese origin.
How popular is the name Mika?
Since 1880, 6,752 girls and 1,362 boys in the U.S. have been named Mika (83% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #1198 in 2017. Its highest rank for boys was #2524 in 1974. In 2025, 161 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Mika a boy or girl name?
Mika is used for both boys and girls in the U.S. (6,752 girls and 1,362 boys since 1880).
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.