Total births
365
Girls' name · since 1934
Miquela
365 babies named Miquela in U.S. Social Security records since 1934, with the highest year being 1997. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- 365
- total births
- 1934–2009
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 53%
- born in that decade
Miquela is not among the current top-ranked girls names; 365 have been recorded since 1934.
Social Security Administration records show Miquela recorded 365 times among girls since 1934, 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 1934 to 2009.
- 365 total births
- 1934–2009 years on record
- 1990s peak decade
- 53% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
365 girls have been named Miquela since 1934, peaking in the 1990s, last recorded in 2009.
- 365
- total births
- 1934–2009
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 53%
- born in that decade
1990s
Peak decade
53% of everyone ever named Miquela was born in this single decade.
1997
Single peak year
31 babies were named Miquela in 1997 - its busiest year on record.
Miquela's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Miquela's full recorded timeline at 1997, 55% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 45% in the earlier half -- a fairly even split across the full record. Its quietest year on record was 1934, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1997 peak of 31 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Miquela at a glance
Last recorded 2009Peak year
1997
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1934
Miquela popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1934–2009
- Peak year (1997)
- 31
- Annual births at peak, across 76 years of records
Miquela by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Miquela's strongest decade.
193 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 53% of all-time use.
Miquela births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1930s 5
1930s
5 births
- 1980s 43
1980s
43 births
- 1990s
1990s
193 births
- 2000s
2000s
124 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 193 births (53% of all-time use).
Miquela by state
Where Miquela concentrates geographically, total births since 1934
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | New Mexico | | 26 | 7.1% |
New Mexico share of Miquela's total US births 7.1%
26 of 365 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Miquela? ▼
Since 1934, Social Security records show 365 babies named Miquela. The most recent recorded year was 2009. Its busiest year on record was 1997, with 31 births.
When was Miquela most popular? ▼
Miquela was most popular in the 1990s decade with 193 total births. The single peak year was 1997.
Where is Miquela most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Miquela are New Mexico (26 births).
How long has the name Miquela been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Miquela since 1934 -- 76 years through the most recent 2009 data.
What names are similar to Miquela? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Miquel, Miquelle, Miqueen, Miquesha, and 2 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Miquela's data
- Miquela's usage has stayed within range of its 1990s decade-level peak (193 total births) through the 2000s (124) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- New Mexico records the most Miquelas (26 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. New Mexico 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 Miquela
Nearby Names Like Miquela
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Miquela
Miquel Girl
92 births
Miquelle Girl
21 births
Miqueen Girl
13 births
Miquesha Girl
6 births
Miquisha Girl
5 births
Compare Miquela side by side: Miquela vs Miquel Miquela vs Miquelle Miquela vs Miqueen
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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, 1934–2009 (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. "Miquela: Baby Name Since 1934 - 365 Births, Peak 1997." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/miquela. 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 Miquela 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.