Total births
4,008
Girls' name · since 1967
Mikala
Since 1967, U.S. Social Security records show 4,008 babies named Mikala, peaking in 1995. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 4,008
- total births
- 1967–2023
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 52%
- born in that decade
Mikala sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 4,008 recorded since 1967.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Mikala has been recorded 4,008 times among girls since 1967, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1990s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1967 to 2023.
- 4,008 total births
- 1967–2023 years on record
- 1990s peak decade
- 52% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
4,008 girls have been named Mikala since 1967, peaking in the 1990s, last recorded in 2023.
- 4,008
- total births
- 1967–2023
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 52%
- born in that decade
1990s
Peak decade
52% of everyone ever named Mikala was born in this single decade.
1995
Single peak year
324 babies were named Mikala in 1995 - its busiest year on record.
Mikala's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Mikala splits its recorded history at 1996: 63% of all births land in the more recent half, 37% in the earlier half, a lean toward present-day use rather than a passing spike. The single quietest year was 1970 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1995 peak of 324 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Mikala at a glance
Last recorded 2023Peak year
1995
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1967
Mikala popularity over time - girls
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1967–2023
- Peak year (1995)
- 324
- Annual births at peak, across 57 years of records
Mikala popularity over time - boys
10 total births recorded since 1995 (Mikala as boys' name)
Mikala by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Mikala's strongest decade.
2,103 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 52% of all-time use.
Mikala births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1960s 13
1960s
13 births
- 1970s 95
1970s
95 births
- 1980s 378
1980s
378 births
- 1990s
1990s
2,103 births
- 2000s
2000s
1,171 births
- 2010s 229
2010s
229 births
- 2020s 19
2020s
19 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 2,103 births (52% of all-time use).
How Mikala compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Mikala's total volume
Mikala vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Mikala by state
Where Mikala concentrates geographically, total births since 1967
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 293 | 7.3% |
| #2 | Texas | | 253 | 6.3% |
| #3 | Ohio | | 171 | 4.3% |
| #4 | Michigan | | 131 | 3.3% |
| #5 | Florida | | 119 | 3.0% |
| #6 | Illinois | | 103 | 2.6% |
| #7 | Pennsylvania | | 103 | 2.6% |
| #8 | Missouri | | 97 | 2.4% |
California share of Mikala's total US births 7.3%
Even split
293 of 4,008 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 33 reporting states.
Mikala appears in 33 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Mikala? ▼
Since 1967, Social Security records show 4,008 babies named Mikala. The most recent recorded year was 2023. Its busiest year on record was 1995, with 324 births.
When was Mikala most popular? ▼
Mikala was most popular in the 1990s decade with 2,103 total births. The single peak year was 1995.
Where is Mikala most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Mikala are California (293 births), Texas (253 births), Ohio (171 births).
How long has the name Mikala been used? ▼
Records for Mikala go back to 1967, giving 57 years of history through 2023.
What names are similar to Mikala? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Mikayla, Mikaela, Mika, Mikaila, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Mikala's data
- Mikala's decade-level peak was the 1990s (2,103 total births); usage has since declined to 19 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Mikalas (293 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California 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.
Keep exploring Mikala
Nearby Names Like Mikala
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Mikala
Mikayla Girl
#779 56,713 births
Mikaela Girl
#969 20,719 births
Mika Girl
#1537 6,752 births
Mikaila Girl
2,390 births
Mikki Girl
2,086 births
Compare Mikala side by side: Mikala vs Mikayla Mikala vs Mikaela Mikala vs Mika
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of June 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, 1967–2023 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Mikala: Baby Name Since 1967 - 4,008 Births, Peak 1995." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/mikala. 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 Mikala 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 June 2026.