Mikaila
Every Mikaila since 1984 — 2,390 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Mikaila
Mikaila is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #14,358 in 2025 with 6 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1984, 2,390 American babies have been named Mikaila. Its peak came in 2001, when 239 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
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 Mikaila stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Mikaila year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 6 | #14,358 |
| 2024 | — | — |
| 2023 | 13 | #8,348 |
| 2022 | 7 | #13,139 |
| 2021 | 11 | #9,361 |
| 2020 | 11 | #9,352 |
| 2019 | 10 | #10,243 |
| 2018 | 16 | #7,309 |
| 2017 | 16 | #7,320 |
| 2016 | 30 | #4,703 |
| 2015 | 38 | #3,960 |
| 2014 | 33 | #4,423 |
| 2013 | 46 | #3,444 |
| 2012 | 48 | #3,410 |
| 2011 | 58 | #2,981 |
| 2010 | 62 | #2,830 |
| 2009 | 62 | #2,843 |
| 2008 | 84 | #2,330 |
| 2007 | 83 | #2,324 |
| 2006 | 74 | #2,503 |
| 2005 | 101 | #1,920 |
| 2004 | 66 | #2,547 |
| 2003 | 93 | #1,963 |
| 2002 | 130 | #1,478 |
| 2001 | 239 | #932 |
| 2000 | 128 | #1,443 |
| 1995 | 120 | #1,377 |
| 1990 | 33 | #3,333 |
| 1985 | 11 | #6,312 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Mikaila in 2025?
Mikaila ranked #14,358 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 6 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Mikaila?
2,390 babies have been named Mikaila in the United States since 1984, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Mikaila most popular?
Mikaila peaked in 2001, when 239 newborns received the name.
Is Mikaila a boy or girl name?
Mikaila is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Mikaila rising or falling?
Mikaila is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.