Mikaela
girl name#1034 in 2025Mikaela entered the US charts in 1966, peaked at #273 in 1997, ranks #1034 today — a name gently stepping back from its peak.
Popularity 1966–2025
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1960s | #6564 |
| 1970s | #4868 |
| 1980s | #1606 |
| 1990s | #476 |
| 2000s | #531 |
| 2010s | #600 |
| 2020s | #841 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Mikaela has been most popular in California, Texas, Florida.
Fashion outlook
Mikaela sits in the calm middle of the cycle — neither chasing a wave nor sliding off one. Middle-of-the-cycle names age slowly and predictably.
Mikaela today is about where Willa stood in 1960 — 28 years past a #273-sized peak. By 1975, Willa had settled around #2486.
A playful estimate from 145 years of naming cycles — not a prophecy. Great names outlive statistics.
Living bearers
About 20,500 people named Mikaela are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Mikaela alive today was born around 2003, making them about 22 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Mikaela in 2025?
- Mikaela ranks #1034 among US girl names in 2025, with 241 babies given the name.
- When was the name Mikaela most popular?
- Mikaela peaked in 1997, reaching #273 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Mikaela with classmates?
- Mikaela will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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