Holding steady.
Popularity of Mikella since 1979
Babies named Mikella per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 5 |
| 1980s | 32 |
| 1990s | 107 |
| 2000s | 136 |
| 2010s | 85 |
| 2020s | 35 |
Meaning & origin
Mikella is a modern feminine name that first entered U.S. records in 1979, following the late-20th-century trend of adapting traditional male names into feminine forms. It reached its peak popularity in 2004, though it has never ranked among the top 1000 names, remaining a relatively rare choice. The name combines the root Michael with the popular -ella suffix, echoing names like Isabella and Gabriella. Its trajectory has been stable in recent years, and it has not been strongly associated with any particular state or region. Mikella fits a contemporary naming style that favors melodic, multi-syllable names for girls.
Mikella is a modern coinage derived from the male name Michael, combined with the fashionable -ella suffix popular in the late 20th century. It first appeared in U.S. records in 1979, reflecting a trend of creating feminine variants of traditional male names.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Miki, Ella, Kella
Sibling names for Mikella
Names that share Mikella's style, for a brother or sister.
