How Many People Are Named Mikaela?

Complete statistics for the name Mikaela: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Mikaela
Very Rare
Greek

Mikaela, a name of Greek origin meaning 'who belongs to God', is very rare, with only 1 in 16,309 Americans bearing this name today. With around 20,234 people named Mikaela living in the US, it peaked in popularity in 1997, showing a trend towards younger generations.

~20,234
Living in US
1 in 16,309
Americans
1997
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Who belongs to God
🌐
Origin
Greek
🌟
Lucky Day
Wednesday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 7
Personality Traits
Spiritual Compassionate Inspired
7
Life Path Number

Life-path number 7 symbolizes introspection, wisdom, and spiritual growth.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

22,515
Worldwide Bearers
#37,778
Global Rank
🇺🇸 United States
20,234
🇪🇸 Spain
289
🇨🇦 Canada
232
🇬🇷 Greece
170
🇺🇾 Uruguay
168
🇳🇿 New Zealand
126
🇷🇺 Russia
121
🇹🇭 Thailand
110
🇮🇹 Italy
87
🇧🇬 Bulgaria
73

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
20,234 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 22
15,353
Would be under 30 (75%)
5,122
Would be 30–60 (25%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 20,475 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 1997

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
98
Classic Feel
30
Modern Appeal
90
International
5

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Mikaela Through the Generations

Mikaela, a name rooted in Greek culture, has seen its peak in the late 20th century, specifically in 1997 when 1,071 babies were given this name. Today, the majority of those named Mikaela are under 30, indicating a strong preference among recent generations. The name's current status as a declining trend suggests it's becoming less popular, but it remains a distinctive choice for parents seeking a unique name.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 3,287
Texas 1,940
New York 1,353
Florida 1,216
Pennsylvania 717
Illinois 694
New Jersey 682
Ohio 579
Washington 568
Arizona 567

✨ Similar Names to Mikaela

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Mikaela's Greek roots

📄 About the Name Mikaela

How Many People Have the Name Mikaela?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 20,234 people in the United States currently share the name Mikaela. That works out to roughly 1 in every 16,309 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Mikaela a Common or Rare Name?

Mikaela is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Mikaela Mean?

Mikaela means "who belongs to God" and comes from Greek origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 7.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Mikaela in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.

When Was Mikaela Most Popular?

The name Mikaela reached peak popularity in 1997, with 1,071 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Mikaela?

Approximately 20,234 people named Mikaela live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 20,475. That works out to roughly 1 in 16,309 Americans.

Is Mikaela a rare name?

Mikaela is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 16,309 Americans has this name.

What does the name Mikaela mean?

Mikaela means "who belongs to God" and comes from Greek origins.

Is Mikaela more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Mikaela are male and 100% are female.

When was Mikaela most popular?

Mikaela peaked in 1997 with 1,071 births that year. Current trend: Declining.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US20,234
All-Time Births20,475
1 in X1 in 16,309
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age22
Peak Year1997
World Rank#37,778
Male %0%
Female %100%

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All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.