Girl · #10,817 in 2026

Mikhala

Name: Popularity of the name Mikhala in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Mikhala, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#10,817

Peak Rank

#5,583 (1998)

Total Babies

127

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1993

First Year

2007

Last Year

1998

Peak Year

#5583

Peak Rank

127

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Mikhala

Mikhala first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1993, with 9 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1998, when 18 Mikhalas were born — ranking #5,583 that year. As of 2026, Mikhala ranks #10,817 for baby girls with 10 births, with steady use. In total, more than 127 Mikhalas have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1990s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Mikhala

Phonetically similar names — useful when Mikhala is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Makala
Mccollough
Michela
Mikala
Mikula
Mikkola
Mykola
Mckayla
Mccullough
Makalu
Mccolley
Michaela

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Mikhala

What does the name Mikhala mean?

Mikhala is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1993. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Mikhala in 2026?

In 2026, Mikhala ranks #10,817 among girls' names in the U.S., with 10 babies given the name that year.

When was Mikhala most popular?

Mikhala reached its peak popularity in 1998, ranking #5,583 that year with 18 babies given the name.

Is Mikhala a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Mikhala is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.

What names go well with Mikhala?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Mikhala include Carena, Monai, Akane. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Mikhala

Mikhala is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1993 and has accumulated 127 births in the dataset. Mikhala's peak popularity came in 1998 when it ranked #5,583. Use the chart and map above to compare Mikhala's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.