Mikyia is of African origin, meaning "like water". It is a unisex name, though more commonly used for females. Mikyia is pronounced as /mi-KY-ya/, with the stress on the second syllable. The name has gained popularity in recent years, particularly in the United States and some African countries.
"Mikyia appears to have had periods of popularity with five births each in 2000, 2006, 2008, and 2009, resulting in a total of twenty births."