Declining since 1996.
Popularity of Mikala since 1967
Babies named Mikala per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 13 |
| 1970s | 95 |
| 1980s | 378 |
| 1990s | 2,103 |
| 2000s | 1,171 |
| 2010s | 229 |
| 2020s | 19 |
Meaning & origin
Mikala is a modern name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1967. It peaked in popularity in 1995 but has been declining since 1996, and it has not ranked in the top 1000 names for several years. The name is almost exclusively given to girls. Its exact origins are unclear; it is likely a creative respelling or blend of sounds from names like Mika and Michaela, part of a trend of soft, feminine names ending in 'a' that was popular in the late 20th century. Despite its uncertain etymology, Mikala has found steady, if modest, use among parents seeking a distinctive but familiar-sounding name.
Mikala first appeared in U.S. records in 1967, during a period when -a ending names were gaining popularity. It is a modern coinage that does not trace back to any ancient root. The name resembles Michaela (the feminine form of Michael) but is likely a creative respelling or blend of sounds from names like Mika, Mikayla, and similar fashionable forms.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Mika, Kala, Miki
Sibling names for Mikala
Names that share Mikala's style, for a brother or sister.
