Mika is a unisex name that originated from Hebrew, Japanese, and Finnish cultures. In Hebrew, Mika means gift from God, while in Japanese, it means beautiful fragrance. In Finland, Mika is a shortened form of the name Mikko, which means great or mighty. Mika is also a popular name in many African cultures, where it means second-born child. The name Mika has been steadily rising in popularity in the United States since the 1970s and is currently ranked #228 for girls' names and #428 for boys' names. Mika has been associated with several positive traits, including intelligence, creativity, and independence. Famous people with the name Mika include singer-songwriter Mika, actress Mika Nakashima, and Formula One driver Mika Häkkinen. Mika is also the name of a popular open-source web browser, which was named after the Finnish word for bear. In Hinduism, Mika is another name for Lord Krishna, one of the most revered deities in the religion. In some Native American cultures, Mika means eagle or bear, symbolizing strength and courage. Mika has been used as a shortened form of longer names such as Mikayla, Mikaylah, or Michaela. The name Mika has been featured in several popular songs, including Mika by the French singer-songwriter Mylène Farmer, and Mika's Lament by the Japanese band Malice Mizer. Mika has also been used as a nickname for names such as Michael, Michelle, or Mica.

The root form of Mika is Mika — meaning Gift from God, beautiful fragrance..

Mika remains a beloved choice, ranking #106 in the US. Timeless appeal across cultures and generations.