Mikayla in Chinese
Mikayla in Chinese is 米凯拉 (Mǐ Kǎi Lā).
- Origin
- Hebrew
- Meaning
- who is like God
Etymologically, Mikayla is Hebrew and is commonly glossed as "who is like God". It first shows up in US Social Security records in 1970 and peaked in 1998. Spellings pronounced the same way include Makayla, which share the transliteration 米凯拉.
3 ways to write Mikayla
phonetic
Following the sound of your name
米凯拉
Mǐ Kǎi Lā
The standard transliteration of Mikayla: 米 (mǐ, "rice"), 凯 (kǎi, "triumph, victory song"), 拉 (lā, "to pull (phonetic 'la')"). Chosen for sound, it is instantly recognizable as this name.
Why these characters?
Each character maps to one sound of the English name: 米 (mǐ) carries "mi", 凯 (kǎi) carries "kay", 拉 (lā) carries "la". The tone contour is 3-3-1 (dipping, dipping, high level).
Character breakdown
22 strokes total (simplified)- 米
mǐ
Tone 3 · 6 strokes (simplified)
rice
- 凯
kǎi
Tone 3 · 8 strokes (simplified)
triumph, victory song
- 拉
lā
Tone 1 · 8 strokes (simplified)
to pull (phonetic 'la')
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meaningful
Chosen for meaning and association
福馨
Fú Xīn
Inspired by "who is like God": 福 (fú, "blessing, fortune") + 馨 (xīn, "fragrance; lasting fame"), expressing blessing and divine protection.
Why these characters?
福 (blessing, fortune) answers the "God" in Mikayla's meaning, and 馨 (fragrance; lasting fame) rounds it off as a typical ending for girls' names.
Character breakdown
34 strokes total (simplified)- 福
fú
Tone 2 · 14 strokes (simplified)
blessing, fortune
- 馨
xīn
Tone 1 · 20 strokes (simplified)
fragrance; lasting fame
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balanced
A balance of sound and meaning
苗瑞
Miáo Ruì
苗 (miáo, "sprout, seedling") + 瑞 (ruì, "auspicious, lucky"): echoes the sound of the English name while carrying meaning.
Why these characters?
苗 (miáo) sounds close to the opening "mi" of Mikayla (compare 米 mǐ) but means "sprout, seedling"; 瑞 adds "auspicious, lucky".
Character breakdown
22 strokes total (simplified)- 苗
miáo
Tone 2 · 9 strokes (simplified)
sprout, seedling
- 瑞
ruì
Tone 4 · 13 strokes (simplified)
auspicious, lucky
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Popularity in the US
US Social Security records show 52,625 girls named Mikayla since 1970, with the high point in 1998 (3,858 births) and the busiest decade being the 2000s. Between 1990 and 2017 it climbed, from #710 to #391 among girls.
- Peak year
- 1998
- Peak decade
- 2000s
- First year
- 1970
- Total since 1880
- 52,625
More About Mikayla in Chinese
The Chinese translation of Mikayla offers multiple styles to suit different preferences. Whether you prefer a phonetic transliteration that sounds like your name, or a meaningful interpretation that captures the essence of Mikayla, you'll find options that work for you.
Mikayla is also spelled Makayla — both names use the same Chinese transliteration.
Names with the same root meaning include Michael in Chinese, Michelle in Chinese, Miguel in Chinese, Mitchell in Chinese, and Micah in Chinese, which share similar origins or meanings.
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Other popular choices include Miguel in Chinese, Mitchell in Chinese, Micah in Chinese, Ellie in Chinese, and Serenity in Chinese, each with beautiful traditional and simplified character options.
When choosing Chinese characters for Mikayla, consider whether you want:
- Phonetic accuracy: Characters that sound like Mikayla to native Chinese speakers
- Meaningful symbolism: Characters chosen for their beautiful meanings and cultural significance
- Balanced approach: A combination of sound and meaning that works well in both languages
Browse our complete A-Z index of Chinese names to explore more options, or start with our curated list of popular names in Chinese to see what others are choosing.
Frequently asked questions
How is Mikayla translated into Chinese?
米凯拉 (Mǐ Kǎi Lā), or 米凱拉 in traditional script. This is the conventional transliteration used in Chinese media.
Is there a Chinese name for Mikayla with real meaning?
Try 福馨 (Fú Xīn): blessing, fortune + fragrance; lasting fame, inspired by "who is like God". For something that still sounds like Mikayla, 苗瑞 (Miáo Ruì) is a middle ground.
How many strokes does 米凯拉 have?
22 strokes in simplified form and 26 in traditional; per character: 米 6, 凯 8, 拉 8.