Girl · #12,425 in 2026

Mikkala

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

Current Rank

#12,425

Peak Rank

#11,807 (1996)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1996

First Year

1998

Last Year

1996

Peak Year

#11807

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Mikkala

Mikkala first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1996, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1996, when 6 Mikkalas were born — ranking #11,807 that year. As of 2026, Mikkala ranks #12,425 for baby girls with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 12 Mikkalas 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+

No data

Names that sound like Mikkala

Phonetically similar names — useful when Mikkala 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 Mikkala

What does the name Mikkala mean?

Mikkala is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1996. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Mikkala in 2026?

In 2026, Mikkala ranks #12,425 among girls' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.

When was Mikkala most popular?

Mikkala reached its peak popularity in 1996, ranking #11,807 that year with 6 babies given the name.

Is Mikkala a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Mikkala?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Mikkala include Asalia, Shymeka, Taranika. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Mikkala

Mikkala is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1996 and has accumulated 12 births in the dataset. Mikkala's peak popularity came in 1996 when it ranked #11,807. Use the chart and map above to compare Mikkala'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.