Mika is a popular name of Finnish origin, meaning "gift of God" or "who is like unto God?" It's often used for both boys and girls due to its unisex nature. The name gained significant popularity in the English-speaking world after it was used by Mika Häkkinen, the Formula One racing driver who won the World Championship twice, in 1998 and 1999. The name has also been popularized by musicians such as Mika (Michael Holbrook Penniman), a British singer-songwriter known for hits like "Grace Kelly" and "Big Girl (You Are Beautiful)".
The name Mika experienced significant fluctuations in popularity over the years. Its usage peaked in recent times, with a high of 50 births in 2019 and another peak of 49 births in 2023. However, it had low points as well, such as only 5 births in 1962, 5 in 1963, and 7 in 1984. Overall, there were a total of 1282 births with the name Mika from 1960 to 2023.