Mykayla
Every Mykayla since 1989 — 2,699 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Mykayla
Mykayla is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #10,658 in 2025 with 9 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1989, 2,699 American babies have been named Mykayla. Its peak came in 1999, when 192 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 Mykayla stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Mykayla year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 9 | #10,658 |
| 2024 | 10 | #10,031 |
| 2023 | 12 | #8,824 |
| 2022 | 20 | #6,149 |
| 2021 | 28 | #4,805 |
| 2020 | 17 | #6,833 |
| 2019 | 19 | #6,350 |
| 2018 | 23 | #5,573 |
| 2017 | 27 | #5,014 |
| 2016 | 39 | #3,906 |
| 2015 | 44 | #3,578 |
| 2014 | 46 | #3,469 |
| 2013 | 48 | #3,357 |
| 2012 | 64 | #2,758 |
| 2011 | 45 | #3,539 |
| 2010 | 83 | #2,308 |
| 2009 | 80 | #2,415 |
| 2008 | 112 | #1,898 |
| 2007 | 129 | #1,701 |
| 2006 | 140 | #1,557 |
| 2005 | 127 | #1,605 |
| 2004 | 137 | #1,477 |
| 2003 | 133 | #1,473 |
| 2002 | 131 | #1,464 |
| 2001 | 146 | #1,320 |
| 2000 | 184 | #1,112 |
| 1995 | 92 | #1,621 |
| 1990 | 14 | #6,351 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Mykayla in 2025?
Mykayla ranked #10,658 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 9 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Mykayla?
2,699 babies have been named Mykayla in the United States since 1989, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Mykayla most popular?
Mykayla peaked in 1999, when 192 newborns received the name.
Is Mykayla a boy or girl name?
Mykayla is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Mykayla rising or falling?
Mykayla is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.