Total births
1,099
Girls' name · since 1988
Mikyla
Since 1988, U.S. Social Security records show 1,099 babies named Mikyla, peaking in 2005. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #14021
- among girls today
- 1,099
- born since 1988
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 21%
- more common than other girls
1,099 babies have been named Mikyla since 1988, making it today's #14021 girls' name.
Social Security Administration records show Mikyla recorded 1,099 times among girls since 1988, holding rank #14021 nationally today, ahead of 21% 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 1988 to 2024.
- #14021 among girls today
- 1,099 born since 1988
- 2000s peak decade
- 21% more common than other girls
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
Mikyla is currently the #14021 girls' name in America, more common than 21% of girls - 1,099 born since 1988, peaking in the 2000s.
- #14021
- among girls today
- 1,099
- born since 1988
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 21%
- more common than other girls
Mikyla vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#14021
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 21% of names given to girls today.
2000s
Peak decade
44% of everyone ever named Mikyla was born in this single decade.
2005
Single peak year
65 babies were named Mikyla in 2005 - its busiest year on record.
How Mikyla compares
1,099 Top 30% higher than 70% 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
Mikyla's all-time total is 188% above the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Mikyla | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 1,099 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 65 | 48 | 19,840 |
Mikyla's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Mikyla's full recorded timeline at 2006, 44% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 56% in the earlier half -- a fairly even split across the full record. Its quietest year on record was 1988, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 2005 peak of 65 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Mikyla at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2005
Current rank
#14,021
Active since
1988
Mikyla popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1988–2024
- Peak year (2005)
- 65
- Annual births at peak, across 37 years of records
Mikyla by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Mikyla's strongest decade.
488 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 44% of all-time use.
Mikyla births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1980s 21
1980s
21 births
- 1990s
1990s
270 births
- 2000s
2000s
488 births
- 2010s
2010s
274 births
- 2020s 46
2020s
46 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 488 births (44% of all-time use).
How Mikyla 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 Mikyla's total volume
Mikyla vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Mikyla by state
Where Mikyla concentrates geographically, total births since 1988
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 62 | 5.6% |
| #2 | Illinois | | 26 | 2.4% |
| #3 | Florida | | 22 | 2.0% |
| #4 | Texas | | 15 | 1.4% |
| #5 | Ohio | | 13 | 1.2% |
| #6 | Georgia | | 11 | 1.0% |
| #7 | Oregon | | 7 | 0.6% |
| #8 | Arizona | | 5 | 0.5% |
California share of Mikyla's total US births 5.6%
Even split
62 of 1,099 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 8 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Mikyla? ▼
1,099 babies have been named Mikyla since 1988. It currently ranks #14021 among girls. The peak year was 2005 with 65 births.
When was Mikyla most popular? ▼
Mikyla was most popular in the 2000s decade with 488 total births. The single peak year was 2005.
Where is Mikyla most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Mikyla are California (62 births), Illinois (26 births), Florida (22 births).
How long has the name Mikyla been used? ▼
Records for Mikyla go back to 1988, giving 37 years of history through 2024.
What names are similar to Mikyla? ▼
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 Mikyla's data
- Mikyla's decade-level peak was the 2000s (488 total births); usage has since declined to 46 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Mikylas (62 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 Mikyla
Nearby Names Like Mikyla
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Mikyla
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 Mikyla side by side: Mikyla vs Mikayla Mikyla vs Mikaela Mikyla vs Mika
Related Names
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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, 1988–2024 (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. "Mikyla: #14021 Girls' Name - 1,099 Births, Peak 2005." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/mikyla. 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 Mikyla 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.