Total births
460
Girls' name · since 1997
Mikiyah
Since 1997, U.S. Social Security records show 460 babies named Mikiyah, peaking in 2007. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #14203
- among girls today
- 460
- born since 1997
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 20%
- more common than other girls
Mikiyah currently ranks #14203 among girls' names in America, with 460 babies recorded since 1997.
Social Security Administration records show Mikiyah recorded 460 times among girls since 1997, holding rank #14203 nationally today, ahead of 20% of girls, 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 1997 to 2024.
- #14203 among girls today
- 460 born since 1997
- 2000s peak decade
- 20% more common than other girls
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
Mikiyah is currently the #14203 girls' name in America, more common than 20% of girls - 460 born since 1997, peaking in the 2000s.
- #14203
- among girls today
- 460
- born since 1997
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 20%
- more common than other girls
Mikiyah vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#14203
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 20% of names given to girls today.
2000s
Peak decade
49% of everyone ever named Mikiyah was born in this single decade.
2007
Single peak year
44 babies were named Mikiyah in 2007 - its busiest year on record.
How Mikiyah compares
460 Top 46% higher than 54% 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
Mikiyah's all-time total is 20% above the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Mikiyah | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 460 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 44 | 48 | 19,840 |
Mikiyah's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Mikiyah splits its recorded history at 2011: 39% of all births land in the more recent half, 61% in the earlier half, leaning more toward its earlier era than today's. The single quietest year was 1997 (6 births) -- compare that against the 2007 peak of 44 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Mikiyah at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2007
Current rank
#14,203
Active since
1997
Mikiyah popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1997–2024
- Peak year (2007)
- 44
- Annual births at peak, across 28 years of records
Mikiyah by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Mikiyah's strongest decade.
226 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 49% of all-time use.
Mikiyah births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1990s 26
1990s
26 births
- 2000s
2000s
226 births
- 2010s
2010s
174 births
- 2020s 34
2020s
34 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 226 births (49% of all-time use).
Mikiyah by state
Where Mikiyah concentrates geographically, total births since 1997
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Pennsylvania | | 8 | 1.7% |
| #2 | Georgia | | 6 | 1.3% |
| #3 | Tennessee | | 5 | 1.1% |
Pennsylvania share of Mikiyah's total US births 1.7%
Even split
8 of 460 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 3 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Mikiyah? ▼
Mikiyah has been given to 460 babies in the U.S. since 1997, according to SSA data. Among girls, it ranks #14203 as of the latest data. 44 babies were born in 2007, its single highest year.
When was Mikiyah most popular? ▼
Mikiyah was most popular in the 2000s decade with 226 total births. The single peak year was 2007.
Where is Mikiyah most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Mikiyah are Pennsylvania (8 births), Georgia (6 births), Tennessee (5 births).
How long has the name Mikiyah been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Mikiyah since 1997 -- 28 years through the most recent 2024 data.
What names are similar to Mikiyah? ▼
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 Mikiyah's data
- Mikiyah's decade-level peak was the 2000s (226 total births); usage has since declined to 34 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Pennsylvania records the most Mikiyahs (8 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Pennsylvania 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 Mikiyah
Nearby Names Like Mikiyah
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Mikiyah
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 Mikiyah side by side: Mikiyah vs Mikayla Mikiyah vs Mikaela Mikiyah 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, 1997–2024 (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. "Mikiyah: #14203 Girls' Name - 460 Births, Peak 2007." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/mikiyah. 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 Mikiyah 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.