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Maika
UnisexMeaning of Maika: Japanese: 'genuine flower'
Maika is a unisex name most strongly associated with Japanese naming. It has 5 letters and 2 syllables, and it is a genuinely rare and unique choice — 4917th most popular name in the United States in 2025.
US rank 2025
#4917
25 babies in 2025
England & Wales 2024
—
Fewer than 3 babies or unlisted
US babies since 1880
758
First recorded 1971 · peak 2008
Trend
rising
Style: rare
Popularity over time
Gender split
33% boys · 67% girls, based on US, UK and international usage.
Origins & cultures
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