Total births
696
Girls' name · since 1975
Mikia
Mikia has 696 recorded births since 1975 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1999 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 696
- total births
- 1975–2018
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 40%
- born in that decade
696 girls have been named Mikia since 1975, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Mikia recorded 696 times among girls since 1975, 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 1975 to 2018.
- 696 total births
- 1975–2018 years on record
- 1990s peak decade
- 40% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
696 girls have been named Mikia since 1975, peaking in the 1990s, last recorded in 2018.
- 696
- total births
- 1975–2018
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 40%
- born in that decade
1990s
Peak decade
40% of everyone ever named Mikia was born in this single decade.
1999
Single peak year
40 babies were named Mikia in 1999 - its busiest year on record.
Mikia's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Mikia's SSA record in two at 1996 and the more recent half accounts for 51% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 49%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 2013, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1999 peak of 40, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Mikia at a glance
Last recorded 2018Peak year
1999
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1975
Mikia popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1975–2018
- Peak year (1999)
- 40
- Annual births at peak, across 44 years of records
Mikia by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Mikia's strongest decade.
281 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 40% of all-time use.
Mikia births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 69
1970s
69 births
- 1980s
1980s
126 births
- 1990s
1990s
281 births
- 2000s
2000s
178 births
- 2010s 42
2010s
42 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 281 births (40% of all-time use).
How Mikia 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 Mikia's total volume
Mikia vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Mikia by state
Where Mikia concentrates geographically, total births since 1975
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Louisiana | | 12 | 1.7% |
| #2 | Georgia | | 10 | 1.4% |
| #3 | District of Columbia | | 6 | 0.9% |
| #4 | California | | 5 | 0.7% |
| #5 | Indiana | | 5 | 0.7% |
| #6 | Pennsylvania | | 5 | 0.7% |
Louisiana share of Mikia's total US births 1.7%
Even split
12 of 696 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 6 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Mikia? ▼
Since 1975, Social Security records show 696 babies named Mikia. The most recent recorded year was 2018. Its busiest year on record was 1999, with 40 births.
When was Mikia most popular? ▼
Mikia was most popular in the 1990s decade with 281 total births. The single peak year was 1999.
Where is Mikia most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Mikia are Louisiana (12 births), Georgia (10 births), District of Columbia (6 births).
How long has the name Mikia been used? ▼
Mikia has been recorded in Social Security data since 1975, spanning 44 years of data through 2018.
What names are similar to Mikia? ▼
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 Mikia's data
- Mikia's decade-level peak was the 1990s (281 total births); usage has since declined to 42 in the 2010s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Louisiana records the most Mikias (12 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Louisiana 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 Mikia
Nearby Names Like Mikia
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Mikia
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 Mikia side by side: Mikia vs Mikayla Mikia vs Mikaela Mikia vs Mika
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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, 1975–2018 (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. "Mikia: Baby Name Since 1975 - 696 Births, Peak 1999." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/mikia. 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 Mikia 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.