Declining since 1995.
Popularity of Mikela since 1977
Babies named Mikela per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 18 |
| 1980s | 89 |
| 1990s | 324 |
| 2000s | 250 |
| 2010s | 103 |
| 2020s | 13 |
Meaning & origin
Mikela is a feminine given name first recorded in the United States in 1977, reflecting a broader trend of female variants of Michael that emerged in the late 20th century. Its peak popularity occurred in 1994, when many similar names like Michaela and Mikaela were also widely used. Since then, its usage has steadily declined, with its trajectory since 1995 showing a consistent fall. Despite not reaching the top 1,000 rankings, Mikela has maintained a steady but low level of use over the decades. It remains a distinct spelling choice within the family of Michaela variants.
Mikela is a feminine form of Michael, which derives from Hebrew Mikha'el meaning 'Who is like God?' The name Michael appears in the Bible as an archangel, and its feminine variants emerged in English-speaking countries in the mid-20th century. Mikela, with its distinctive spelling, gained modest usage in the United States from the late 1970s onward, peaking in the early 1990s.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Miki, Kela, Mika
Sibling names for Mikela
Names that share Mikela's style, for a brother or sister.
