Mikaylah
Every Mikaylah since 1993 — 1,523 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Mikaylah
Mikaylah is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #11,592 in 2025 with 8 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1993, 1,523 American babies have been named Mikaylah. Its peak came in 2005, when 156 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 Mikaylah stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Mikaylah 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 | #11,592 |
| 2024 | 15 | #7,480 |
| 2023 | 13 | #8,349 |
| 2022 | 14 | #7,916 |
| 2021 | 19 | #6,330 |
| 2020 | 26 | #4,967 |
| 2019 | 10 | #10,245 |
| 2018 | 21 | #5,939 |
| 2017 | 22 | #5,765 |
| 2016 | 25 | #5,410 |
| 2015 | 32 | #4,468 |
| 2014 | 37 | #4,079 |
| 2013 | 44 | #3,555 |
| 2012 | 62 | #2,826 |
| 2011 | 62 | #2,828 |
| 2010 | 80 | #2,377 |
| 2009 | 83 | #2,353 |
| 2008 | 73 | #2,572 |
| 2007 | 103 | #1,998 |
| 2006 | 105 | #1,929 |
| 2005 | 156 | #1,386 |
| 2004 | 57 | #2,833 |
| 2003 | 44 | #3,329 |
| 2002 | 59 | #2,629 |
| 2001 | 45 | #3,125 |
| 2000 | 58 | #2,585 |
| 1995 | 28 | #3,842 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Mikaylah in 2025?
Mikaylah ranked #11,592 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 Mikaylah?
1,523 babies have been named Mikaylah in the United States since 1993, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Mikaylah most popular?
Mikaylah peaked in 2005, when 156 newborns received the name.
Is Mikaylah a boy or girl name?
Mikaylah is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Mikaylah rising or falling?
Mikaylah is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.