Girl · #12,429 in 2026

Miquela

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

Current Rank

#12,429

Peak Rank

#3,626 (1997)

Total Babies

365

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1934

First Year

2009

Last Year

1997

Peak Year

#3626

Peak Rank

365

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Miquela

Miquela first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1934, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1997, when 31 Miquelas were born — ranking #3,626 that year. As of 2026, Miquela ranks #12,429 for baby girls with 8 births, with steady use. In total, more than 365 Miquelas have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1930s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

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Names that sound like Miquela

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

Mikula
Michela
Mikkola
Mykola
Mckayla
Mccullough
Makala
Mccollough
Maquila
Mikayla
Makayla
Michaela

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Miquela

What does the name Miquela mean?

Miquela is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1934. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Miquela in 2026?

In 2026, Miquela ranks #12,429 among girls' names in the U.S., with 8 babies given the name that year.

When was Miquela most popular?

Miquela reached its peak popularity in 1997, ranking #3,626 that year with 31 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Miquela most popular?

Miquela has historically been most popular in New Mexico. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Miquela.

Is Miquela a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Miquela?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Miquela include Shaiann, Ajaysia, Fable. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Miquela

Miquela is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1934 and has accumulated 365 births in the dataset. Miquela's peak popularity came in 1997 when it ranked #3,626. Use the chart and map above to compare Miquela'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.