Mikey
Mikey: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈmaɪki/ · [ˈmɐɪ.kʰiː]
Meaning and origin of Mikey
- A diminutive of the male given name Michael.
Etymology
From Mike + -y.
How popular is Mikey?
Since 1880, 18 girls and 1,572 boys in the U.S. have been named Mikey (1% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #5032 in 1945. Its highest rank for boys was #1843 in 1952. In 2025, 58 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Names similar to Mikey
Names that start with the same letters, most popular first.
Sibling name ideas for Mikey
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Mikey FAQ
What does the name Mikey mean?
A diminutive of the male given name Michael. From Mike + -y.
How popular is the name Mikey?
Since 1880, 18 girls and 1,572 boys in the U.S. have been named Mikey (1% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #5032 in 1945. Its highest rank for boys was #1843 in 1952. In 2025, 58 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Mikey a boy or girl name?
Mikey is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 18 girls and 1,572 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.