Total births
895
Girls' name · since 1990
Mikalah
Since 1990, U.S. Social Security records show 895 babies named Mikalah, peaking in 2005. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 895
- total births
- 1990–2014
- years on record
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 67%
- born in that decade
895 girls have been named Mikalah since 1990, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Mikalah recorded 895 times among girls since 1990, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 2000s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1990 to 2014.
- 895 total births
- 1990–2014 years on record
- 2000s peak decade
- 67% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
895 girls have been named Mikalah since 1990, peaking in the 2000s, last recorded in 2014.
- 895
- total births
- 1990–2014
- years on record
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 67%
- born in that decade
2000s
Peak decade
67% of everyone ever named Mikalah was born in this single decade.
2005
Single peak year
321 babies were named Mikalah in 2005 - its busiest year on record.
Mikalah's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Mikalah's SSA record in two at 2003 and the more recent half accounts for 68% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 32%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1990, with only 9 births recorded -- set against the 2005 peak of 321, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Mikalah at a glance
Last recorded 2014Peak year
2005
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1990
Mikalah popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1990–2014
- Peak year (2005)
- 321
- Annual births at peak, across 25 years of records
Mikalah by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Mikalah's strongest decade.
600 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 67% of all-time use.
Mikalah births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1990s 218
1990s
218 births
- 2000s
2000s
600 births
- 2010s 77
2010s
77 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 600 births (67% of all-time use).
How Mikalah 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 Mikalah's total volume
Mikalah vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Mikalah by state
Where Mikalah concentrates geographically, total births since 1990
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 48 | 5.4% |
| #2 | California | | 30 | 3.4% |
| #3 | Florida | | 30 | 3.4% |
| #4 | New York | | 23 | 2.6% |
| #5 | Illinois | | 16 | 1.8% |
| #6 | Pennsylvania | | 16 | 1.8% |
| #7 | Ohio | | 15 | 1.7% |
| #8 | Louisiana | | 13 | 1.5% |
Texas share of Mikalah's total US births 5.4%
Even split
48 of 895 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 25 reporting states.
Mikalah appears in 25 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Mikalah? ▼
Since 1990, Social Security records show 895 babies named Mikalah. The most recent recorded year was 2014. Its busiest year on record was 2005, with 321 births.
When was Mikalah most popular? ▼
Mikalah was most popular in the 2000s decade with 600 total births. The single peak year was 2005.
Where is Mikalah most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Mikalah are Texas (48 births), California (30 births), Florida (30 births).
How long has the name Mikalah been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Mikalah since 1990 -- 25 years through the most recent 2014 data.
What names are similar to Mikalah? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Mikayla, Mikaela, Mika, Mikala, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Mikalah's data
- Mikalah's decade-level peak was the 2000s (600 total births); usage has since declined to 77 in the 2010s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Texas records the most Mikalahs (48 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.
Keep exploring Mikalah
Nearby Names Like Mikalah
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Mikalah
Mikayla Girl
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Mikaela Girl
#969 20,719 births
Mika Girl
#1537 6,752 births
Mikala Girl
4,008 births
Mikaila Girl
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Compare Mikalah side by side: Mikalah vs Mikayla Mikalah vs Mikaela Mikalah vs Mika
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
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, 1990–2014 (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. "Mikalah: Baby Name Since 1990 - 895 Births, Peak 2005." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/mikalah. 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 Mikalah 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.