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How Many People Are Named Mikayla?
Estimated people named Mikayla living in the U.S. today
55,220
Gender distribution
0% male · 100% female in SSA records.
Name scorecard
- Total U.S. births recorded (1880–2024): 56,350
- Peak year: 1998 (3,858 births)
- Estimated living today: 55,220
Mikayla by age group — who carries the name today?
Mikayla popularity over time (1880–2024)
Estimated living bearers by birth decade
About the name Mikayla
Mikayla has been recorded by the Social Security Administration since the 19th century dataset began. In total, 56,350 babies were given the name in the United States between 1880 and 2024. After adjusting each birth cohort for survival to today, an estimated 55,220 bearers are still living — roughly 1 in 6,190 Americans. The name's strongest decade shapes how old most Mikaylas you meet will be, which the age-group breakdown above shows directly. All figures are statistical estimates from public records; see our methodology for sources, the survival model, and the limits of the data (names given to fewer than five babies in a year are not published by the SSA).
Frequently asked questions
How many people are named Mikayla in the US?
An estimated 55,220 people named Mikayla are living in the United States today, based on SSA birth records from 1880 to 2024 adjusted for survival. That makes Mikayla rare — about 1 in 6,190 Americans.
Is Mikayla a boy or girl name?
In SSA records, Mikayla is 0% male and 100% female, so it is predominantly a female name.
When was Mikayla most popular?
Mikayla peaked in 1998, when 3,858 babies were given the name. Its current trend is declining compared with the previous decade.
How rare is the name Mikayla?
Mikayla ranks #846 of 104,819 first names recorded by the SSA, with a rarity score of 44 out of 100 (higher means rarer).