Girls' name · since 1985

Mickala

305 babies named Mickala in U.S. Social Security records since 1985, with the highest year being 1994. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.

305
total births
1985–2017
years on record
1990s
peak decade
64%
born in that decade

Mickala sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 305 recorded since 1985.

Social Security Administration records show Mickala recorded 305 times among girls since 1985, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1990s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1985 to 2017.

  • 305 total births
  • 1985–2017 years on record
  • 1990s peak decade
  • 64% born in that decade

Data updated Jul 2026

Above the archive median
All-time archive position

Mickala's 305 recorded births place it above 78% of the 72,339 girls names in the full SSA archive.

2 jurisdictions
State-record footprint

The state file records this name in 2 jurisdictions, led by Texas.

Mickala's usage pattern, beyond the headline number

Divide Mickala's SSA record in two at 1998 and the more recent half accounts for 40% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 60%, consistent with a name more common in the past than in recent years. Its calmest year was 2007, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1994 peak of 38, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.

Mickala popularity over time

Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1985–2017

Last recorded 2017
Peak year (1994)
38
Annual births at peak, across 33 years of records
010203040 198519901993199619992002200520092017 6

Mickala by decade

Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance

1990s was Mickala's strongest decade.

195 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 64% of all-time use.

Mickala births by decade

Total births in each ten-year window

births

What this shows Peak: 1990s at 195 births (64% of all-time use).

Source U.S. Social Security Administration · Baby Names As of July 2026

Mickala by state

Where Mickala concentrates geographically, total births since 1985

Geographically diffuse
Top 2 states by recorded births for the name Mickala
Rank State Visual share Births Share of total
#1 Texas
6 2.0%
#2 Pennsylvania
5 1.6%
Texas share of Mickala's total US births 2.0%
Even split

6 of 305 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.

Frequently Asked Questions

How popular is the name Mickala?
305 babies have been named Mickala since 1985. It was last recorded in 2017. The peak year was 1994 with 38 births.
When was Mickala most popular?
Mickala was most popular in the 1990s decade with 195 total births. The single peak year was 1994.
Where is Mickala most popular?
The top states for the name Mickala are Texas (6 births), Pennsylvania (5 births).
How long has the name Mickala been used?
The SSA has tracked Mickala since 1985 -- 33 years through the most recent 2017 data.
What names are similar to Mickala?
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Michelle, Michele, Michaela, Michael, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.

What to do with Mickala's data

  • Mickala's decade-level peak was the 1990s (195 total births); usage has since declined to 6 in the 2010s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
  • Texas records the most Mickalas (6 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Texas names
  • Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names

Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.

Data Sources

Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).

According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.

Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1985–2017 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).

State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).

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NameAlmanac. "Mickala: Baby Name Since 1985 - 305 Births, Peak 1994." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/mickala. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.

Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Mickala draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.