Mickayla
Every Mickayla since 1985 — 1,872 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Mickayla
Mickayla is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #11,590 in 2025 with 8 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1985, 1,872 American babies have been named Mickayla. Its peak came in 1999, when 160 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 Mickayla stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Mickayla year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 8 | #11,590 |
| 2024 | 6 | #14,694 |
| 2023 | 8 | #11,850 |
| 2022 | 11 | #9,454 |
| 2021 | 14 | #7,895 |
| 2020 | 7 | #13,039 |
| 2019 | 15 | #7,594 |
| 2018 | 14 | #8,029 |
| 2017 | 11 | #9,742 |
| 2016 | 21 | #6,122 |
| 2015 | 22 | #5,963 |
| 2014 | 22 | #5,923 |
| 2013 | 25 | #5,435 |
| 2012 | 26 | #5,361 |
| 2011 | 37 | #4,046 |
| 2010 | 40 | #3,868 |
| 2009 | 32 | #4,649 |
| 2008 | 42 | #3,834 |
| 2007 | 60 | #2,980 |
| 2006 | 58 | #2,963 |
| 2005 | 66 | #2,597 |
| 2004 | 72 | #2,385 |
| 2003 | 66 | #2,483 |
| 2002 | 77 | #2,170 |
| 2001 | 71 | #2,279 |
| 2000 | 124 | #1,487 |
| 1995 | 101 | #1,530 |
| 1990 | 16 | #5,739 |
| 1985 | 5 | #11,820 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Mickayla in 2025?
Mickayla ranked #11,590 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 8 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Mickayla?
1,872 babies have been named Mickayla in the United States since 1985, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Mickayla most popular?
Mickayla peaked in 1999, when 160 newborns received the name.
Is Mickayla a boy or girl name?
Mickayla is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Mickayla rising or falling?
Mickayla is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.