The name Mykyla, of Ukrainian origin, is derived from the male name Mykola, which means 'victory of the people'. It gained popularity as a female name in the late 20th century. Mykyla is pronounced /maɪˈkaɪlə/ and its variations include Mykhaila and Mykayla. As with many names, it does not have a specific meaning or symbolism associated with it beyond its origin.
The name Mykyla was quite popular between the years 1995 and 2006, with a total of 23 babies being given this name during that time period. The peak years for Mykyla were 2004 and 2005, when there were 7 and 5 births respectively.