Mikayla
Peaked at #82 nationally in 1998, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1970, Mikayla has been recorded >99% of the time for girls and <1% of the time for boys.
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Mikayla — Girls (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#82
in 1998
Current rank
#777
in 2024
Years tracked
51
1970–2024
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1970, Mikayla reached its peak popularity for girls in 1998, ranking #82 nationally with 3,858 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #320 (2014) to #777 (2024) — a 59% drop.
As of 2024, Mikayla ranks #777 nationally for girls, with 362 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #777 | 362 |
| 2023 | #614 | 485 |
| 2022 | #616 | 482 |
| 2021 | #673 | 439 |
| 2020 | #546 | 551 |
| 2019 | #502 | 626 |
| 2018 | #426 | 737 |
| 2017 | #394 | 796 |
Mikayla — Boys (United States)
Limited dataPeak rank
#6831
in 2004
Last ranked
#6831
in 2004
Years tracked
1
2004–2004
Trend
Limited data
Mikayla was already at its most popular for boys in 2004 (the earliest year in this data, ranked #6831), with 11 babies given the name that year.
Mikayla hasn't appeared among the national top ranks for boys since 2004, when it stood at #6831.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | #6,831 | 11 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
Other names that peaked around the same era and rose or fell on a comparable curve.
Based on US data — girls' names only.
Common Questions
When was Mikayla most popular?
Mikayla was most popular in 1998, when it ranked #82 nationally for girls — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Mikayla becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently falling; for boys, it's currently insufficient data, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Mikayla?
At least 56,350 babies have been recorded with the name Mikayla in the US since 1970, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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