Mika: meaning of the Hebrew name
מִיקָה
Pronounced MEE-kah
- Girl
- Modern Hebrew
- #76 in Israel, 2024
Meaning of Mika
Mika is a soft, international form of Michal and Micah, both read as "who is like God?". A short, modern name that has become much loved in Israel.
Mika in Hebrew
Mika is written מיקה in Hebrew (with vowel points: מִיקָה). Hebrew is read from right to left.
- מMem
- יYod
- קQof
- הHe
Gematria value: 155 (Mem 40 + Yod 10 + Qof 100 + He 5)
About the name
- GenderGirl
- OriginModern Hebrew
- Meaningwho is like God?
- PronunciationMEE-kah
- Hebrewמיקה
- Syllables2
Popularity in Israel
In 2024, Mika ranked #76 among girls' names given to Jewish newborns in Israel (236 babies). Its highest rank in 2014-2024 was #45, in 2017.
All years 2014-2024
| Year | Rank | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 76 | 236 |
| 2023 | 81 | 220 |
| 2022 | 85 | 212 |
| 2021 | 76 | 234 |
| 2020 | 62 | 294 |
| 2019 | 63 | 307 |
| 2018 | 57 | 356 |
| 2017 | 45 | 413 |
| 2016 | 52 | 384 |
| 2015 | 58 | 340 |
| 2014 | 48 | 375 |
Source: Israel Central Bureau of Statistics (CBS), first names given to Jewish newborns, 2014-2024. Ranks cover the 150 most common names per year.
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Questions about Mika
What does the name Mika mean?
Mika is a soft, international form of Michal and Micah, both read as "who is like God?". A short, modern name that has become much loved in Israel.
How do you pronounce Mika?
Mika is pronounced MEE-kah in modern Israeli Hebrew. The syllable in capital letters is stressed.
How do you write Mika in Hebrew?
Mika is written מיקה in Hebrew (with vowel points: מִיקָה).
How popular is the name Mika in Israel?
In 2024, Mika ranked #76 among girls' names given to Jewish newborns in Israel (236 babies). Its highest rank in 2014-2024 was #45, in 2017. Source: Israel Central Bureau of Statistics.
What is the gematria of Mika?
In gematria, the Hebrew spelling מיקה adds up to 155 (Mem 40 + Yod 10 + Qof 100 + He 5).
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