At a glance
- U.S. rank 2025 (girls)
- Not in the 2025 data · last seen 2016 (#16,215)
- Babies in 2016 (girls)
- 5 (<0.01% of girls)
- As a boy name
- Last recorded 2011 (#12,287)Peak #8,704 in 1999
- Peak (girls)
- #5,885 in 1981
- First recorded
- 1975 (as a girl name; 1999 as a boy name)
Meaning of Myca
Myca, pronounced MY-kuh, is a fresh, unisex spin on the time-honored Hebrew name Micah (and by extension Michael), carrying the resonant meaning “Who is like God?” Effortlessly warm yet spirited, Myca blends tradition with modern flair: its crisp two-syllable flow feels at home on both playgrounds and conference calls. Though it’s beautifully rare—hovering around single-digit births each year and settling in the 800–900th popularity bracket—it gleams with individuality, making it an ideal choice for parents craving a name that whispers uniqueness without shouting. With clear spelling and balanced gender-neutral charm, Myca travels smoothly across cultures, inviting curiosity wherever it goes. Choosing Myca is like sending a soft breeze through a field of classics—refreshing, memorable, and bound to leave a lasting impression.
How to pronounce Myca
English
- Pronounced MY-kuh /ˈmaɪkə/
Popularity of Myca in the U.S.
Myca was last recorded in the U.S. in 2016, ranked #16,215 with 5 babies. It peaked at #5,885 in 1981. It first appears in the records in 1975. As a boy name it was last recorded in 2011, at #12,287.
- Rank among U.S. girl names (right scale, #1 at the top)
Girls year by year, 1975–2016 36 rows
| Year | Babies | Rank | vs previous year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 5 | 16,215 | ▼ 1,733 |
| 2015 | 6 | 14,482 | ▲ 76 |
| 2014 | 6 | 14,558 | ▲ 1,989 |
| 2013 | 5 | 16,547 | back (not recorded in 2012) |
| 2011 | 8 | 12,153 | ▼ 907 |
| 2010 | 9 | 11,246 | back (not recorded in 2009) |
| 2008 | 11 | 10,084 | ▲ 734 |
| 2007 | 10 | 10,818 | ▼ 1,532 |
| 2006 | 12 | 9,286 | ▲ 1,635 |
| 2005 | 9 | 10,921 | ▼ 1,029 |
| 2004 | 10 | 9,892 | ▲ 533 |
| 2003 | 9 | 10,425 | ▲ 1,762 |
| 2002 | 7 | 12,187 | ▼ 2,085 |
| 2001 | 9 | 10,102 | ▼ 2,944 |
| 2000 | 14 | 7,158 | ▲ 81 |
| 1999 | 13 | 7,239 | ▲ 2,021 |
| 1998 | 9 | 9,260 | ▼ 3,097 |
| 1997 | 15 | 6,163 | ▲ 3,418 |
| 1996 | 8 | 9,581 | ▼ 815 |
| 1995 | 9 | 8,766 | ▲ 4,664 |
| 1994 | 5 | 13,430 | ▼ 4,711 |
| 1993 | 9 | 8,719 | ▲ 15 |
| 1992 | 9 | 8,734 | ▲ 2,775 |
| 1991 | 6 | 11,509 | ▼ 3,629 |
| 1990 | 10 | 7,880 | ▲ 881 |
| 1989 | 8 | 8,761 | ▲ 483 |
| 1988 | 7 | 9,244 | ▼ 1,257 |
| 1987 | 8 | 7,987 | back (not recorded in 1985–1986) |
| 1984 | 7 | 8,153 | ▼ 1,941 |
| 1983 | 10 | 6,212 | ▲ 3,025 |
| 1982 | 6 | 9,237 | ▼ 3,352 |
| 1981 | 11 | 5,885 | back (not recorded in 1980) |
| 1979 | 5 | 10,210 | ▼ 2,561 |
| 1978 | 7 | 7,649 | ▼ 82 |
| 1977 | 7 | 7,567 | back (not recorded in 1976) |
| 1975 | 5 | 9,067 | new |