Total births
495
Girls' name · since 1990
Mikaya
Since 1990, U.S. Social Security records show 495 babies named Mikaya, peaking in 2003. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #11466
- among girls today
- 495
- born since 1990
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 35%
- more common than other girls
Yes -- Mikaya is the #11466 most popular girls' name in the U.S. today, with 495 recorded since 1990.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Mikaya has been recorded 495 times among girls since 1990, currently ranked #11466 nationally and more common than 35% of girls, with its heaviest use in the 2000s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1990 to 2024.
- #11466 among girls today
- 495 born since 1990
- 2000s peak decade
- 35% more common than other girls
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Mikaya is currently the #11466 girls' name in America, more common than 35% of girls - 495 born since 1990, peaking in the 2000s.
- #11466
- among girls today
- 495
- born since 1990
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 35%
- more common than other girls
Mikaya vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#11466
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 35% of names given to girls today.
2000s
Peak decade
51% of everyone ever named Mikaya was born in this single decade.
2003
Single peak year
34 babies were named Mikaya in 2003 - its busiest year on record.
How Mikaya compares
495 Top 45% higher than 55% of 17,726 names currently given to girls
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked girls names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Mikaya's all-time total is 30% above the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Mikaya | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 495 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 34 | 48 | 19,840 |
Mikaya's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Mikaya's SSA record in two at 2007 and the more recent half accounts for 43% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 57%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1990, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2003 peak of 34, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Mikaya at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2003
Current rank
#11,466
Active since
1990
Mikaya popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1990–2024
- Peak year (2003)
- 34
- Annual births at peak, across 35 years of records
Mikaya by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Mikaya's strongest decade.
254 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 51% of all-time use.
Mikaya births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1990s 94
1990s
94 births
- 2000s
2000s
254 births
- 2010s
2010s
111 births
- 2020s 36
2020s
36 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 254 births (51% of all-time use).
Mikaya by state
Where Mikaya concentrates geographically, total births since 1990
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 10 | 2.0% |
| #2 | Pennsylvania | | 5 | 1.0% |
Texas share of Mikaya's total US births 2.0%
Even split
10 of 495 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Mikaya? ▼
Mikaya has been given to 495 babies in the U.S. since 1990, according to SSA data. Among girls, it ranks #11466 as of the latest data. 34 babies were born in 2003, its single highest year.
When was Mikaya most popular? ▼
Mikaya was most popular in the 2000s decade with 254 total births. The single peak year was 2003.
Where is Mikaya most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Mikaya are Texas (10 births), Pennsylvania (5 births).
How long has the name Mikaya been used? ▼
Records for Mikaya go back to 1990, giving 35 years of history through 2024.
What names are similar to Mikaya? ▼
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 Mikaya's data
- Mikaya's decade-level peak was the 2000s (254 total births); usage has since declined to 36 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Texas records the most Mikayas (10 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 Mikaya
Nearby Names Like Mikaya
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Mikaya
Mikayla Girl
#779 56,713 births
Mikaela Girl
#969 20,719 births
Mika Girl
#1537 6,752 births
Mikala Girl
4,008 births
Mikaila Girl
2,390 births
Compare Mikaya side by side: Mikaya vs Mikayla Mikaya vs Mikaela Mikaya vs Mika
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Mikaya
Maham #11465
329 births · Peak 2001
Mizuki #11467
344 births · Peak 2008
Kinzy #11464
232 births · Peak 2009
Berlynn #11468
523 births · Peak 2014
Kateryn #11463
149 births · Peak 2006
Jodeci #11469
420 births · Peak 1992
Kalleigh #11462
672 births · Peak 2009
Monzerrat #11470
564 births · Peak 2008
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, 1990–2024 (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. "Mikaya: #11466 Girls' Name - 495 Births, Peak 2003." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/mikaya. 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 Mikaya 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.