How Many People Are Named Mikella?

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

Mikella
Very Rare
modern American coinage

Mikella, a very rare female name, is held by just 395 people in the US, making up 1 in 835,323 Americans. The majority of Mikellas are under 30, giving it a decidedly modern vibe.

~395
Living in US
1 in 835,323
Americans
2004
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Creative variant of Ayla
🌐
Origin
modern American coinage
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 9
Personality Traits
Innovative Energetic Confident
9
Life Path Number

Life-path number 9 represents compassion, empathy, and humanitarianism.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

610
Worldwide Bearers
#616,131
Global Rank
🇺🇸 United States
395
🇨🇾 Cyprus
30
🇷🇺 Russia
19
🇧🇷 Brazil
16
🇺🇬 Uganda
12
🇰🇪 Kenya
9
🇬🇧 England
6
🇹🇹 Trinidad and Tobago
5
🇿🇦 South Africa
3
🇵🇭 Philippines
3

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
395 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 22
295
Would be under 30 (74%)
105
Would be 30–60 (26%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 400 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: 2004

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
77
Classic Feel
23
Modern Appeal
97
International
59

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

📜 Mikella Through the Generations

Mikella peaked in popularity in 2004 with 18 births, but its usage has been declining since then. Today, most Mikellas are young adults, with 295 under 30 years old and only 105 aged between 30 and 60. This age distribution highlights how Mikella is a name associated with the younger generation, reflecting its status as a relatively new choice for parents.

✨ Similar Names to Mikella

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Mikella's modern American coinage roots

📄 About the Name Mikella

How Many People Have the Name Mikella?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 395 people in the United States currently share the name Mikella. That works out to roughly 1 in every 835,323 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Mikella a Common or Rare Name?

Mikella 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 Mikella Mean?

Mikella means "creative variant of Ayla" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 9.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Mikella Most Popular?

The name Mikella reached peak popularity in 2004, with 18 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 Mikella?

Approximately 395 people named Mikella live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 400. That works out to roughly 1 in 835,323 Americans.

Is Mikella a rare name?

Mikella is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 835,323 Americans has this name.

What does the name Mikella mean?

Mikella means "creative variant of Ayla" and comes from modern American coinage origins.

Is Mikella more male or female?

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

When was Mikella most popular?

Mikella peaked in 2004 with 18 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 US395
All-Time Births400
1 in X1 in 835,323
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age22
Peak Year2004
World Rank#616,131
Male %0%
Female %100%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.