Mikaela
A female given name from Hebrew, of modern usage, variant of Michaela.
Every Mikaela since 1966 — 20,719 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Mikaela
Mikaela is uncommon for girls in the United States, ranked #1,037 in 2025 with 241 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1966, 20,719 American babies have been named Mikaela. Its peak came in 1997, when 1,071 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1990s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Mikaela stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Mikaela year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 241 | #1,037 |
| 2024 | 268 | #968 |
| 2023 | 339 | #820 |
| 2022 | 425 | #690 |
| 2021 | 363 | #782 |
| 2020 | 360 | #759 |
| 2019 | 394 | #722 |
| 2018 | 432 | #677 |
| 2017 | 401 | #717 |
| 2016 | 486 | #616 |
| 2015 | 486 | #604 |
| 2014 | 531 | #577 |
| 2013 | 453 | #619 |
| 2012 | 497 | #587 |
| 2011 | 673 | #452 |
| 2010 | 717 | #432 |
| 2009 | 601 | #502 |
| 2008 | 577 | #534 |
| 2007 | 446 | #665 |
| 2006 | 450 | #641 |
| 2005 | 507 | #568 |
| 2004 | 514 | #555 |
| 2003 | 513 | #546 |
| 2002 | 571 | #490 |
| 2001 | 639 | #434 |
| 2000 | 759 | #381 |
| 1995 | 838 | #324 |
| 1990 | 265 | #773 |
| 1985 | 134 | #1,088 |
| 1980 | 31 | #2,921 |
| 1975 | 15 | #4,288 |
| 1970 | 9 | #5,671 |
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Famous people named Mikaela
- Mikaela Shiffrin Skier · b. 1995
- Mika'ela Fisher Actor · b. 1975
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Mikaela mean?
A female given name from Hebrew, of modern usage, variant of Michaela.
How popular is the name Mikaela in 2025?
Mikaela ranked #1,037 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 241 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Mikaela?
20,719 babies have been named Mikaela in the United States since 1966, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Mikaela most popular?
Mikaela peaked in 1997, when 1,071 newborns received the name.
Is Mikaela a boy or girl name?
Mikaela is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Mikaela rising or falling?
Mikaela is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Mikaela?
Well-known people named Mikaela include Mikaela Shiffrin (skier), Mika'ela Fisher (actor).