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Mayka

Quick answerMayka is a diminutive or pet form of Maria/Mary, derived from the Hebrew name Miriam, meaning "of the sea" or "beloved." The name has Slavic and Russian roots, where the -ka suffix is commonly used to create informal or affectionate versions of names.

Hebrew via Slavic · Girl · 2 syllables

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Popularity & facts

Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderGirl
US Rank#16,443
TrendRising ↑
Peak year2023
Syllables2
OriginHebrew via Slavic
LanguageSlavic/Russian
CultureSlavic
ReligionChristian
Letters5
Numerology6 Chaldean 9
Global rank#884

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Historical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data

About the name Mayka

Mayka is a diminutive or pet form of Maria/Mary, derived from the Hebrew name Miriam, meaning "of the sea" or "beloved." The name has Slavic and Russian roots, where the -ka suffix is commonly used to create informal or affectionate versions of names.

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Etymology

Mayka is a diminutive or pet form of Maria/Mary, derived from the Hebrew name Miriam, meaning "of the sea" or "beloved." The name has Slavic and Russian roots, where the -ka suffix is commonly used to create informal or affectionate versions of names.

Mayka is used primarily in Russian, Ukrainian, and other Slavic cultures, with historical usage among Eastern Orthodox Christian populations; it remains a common informal version of Maria in these regions.

Mayka currently ranks #16,443 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2023.

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