Myka
Gender: Mostly Girl
Meaning: Great, mother, emerald
Origin: Greek/Burmese
Popularity: Ranked #3198 in 2025 with 50 babies born.
History: A variant or related form of Mya. Shares the meaning 'Great, mother, emerald.'
Similar names: mykai, mykal, mya, mykah, malykai, marykay, mykael, mykaela
Name length: 4 letters
How common is Myka? About 1 in 47,550 babies born in 2025 were named Myka, or roughly 0.2 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Myka
What does the name Myka mean?
Myka means “Great, mother, emerald” from Greek/Burmese roots.
What is the origin of the name Myka?
Myka has Greek/Burmese origin. The traditional meaning is “Great, mother, emerald”.
How popular is Myka?
Myka ranked #3167 in 2025 — given to 50 babies that year.
When was Myka most popular?
Myka peaked in 2012 with 135 babies registered that year.
Is Myka a boy or girl name?
Myka is used for both boys and girls. In the records, about 14% of Mykas are boys and 86% are girls.
Is the name Myka rising or falling in popularity?
Myka has fallen 991 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #2176 in 2020 to #3167 in 2025.
How long has Myka been recorded?
Myka appears in birth records across 58 years — from 1967 through 2025.