How Many People Are Named Mikhaela?
Complete statistics for the name Mikhaela: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Mikhaela is a very rare female name, with only 373 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 884,870 Americans. The majority of those named Mikhaela are under 30, giving it a truly modern vibe.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 33 is associated with leadership and spiritual growth.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 21All 377 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: 1997Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Slowly declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Mikhaela Through the Generations
Mikhaela saw its peak popularity in 1997 with 30 births, but since then, the name has been slowly declining. Today, most Mikhaelas are young adults, with 316 under 30 years old, 61 between 30 and 60, and none over 60. This age distribution highlights how Mikhaela is a name of the newer generation, with 84% of its bearers being under 30.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Mikhaela's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Mikhaela
How Many People Have the Name Mikhaela?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 373 people in the United States currently share the name Mikhaela. That works out to roughly 1 in every 884,870 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Mikhaela a Common or Rare Name?
Mikhaela 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 Mikhaela Mean?
Mikhaela means "modern coinage, evokes elegance" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 33.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Mikhaela in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Mikhaela Most Popular?
The name Mikhaela reached peak popularity in 1997, with 30 babies registered that year. Current trend: Slowly 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 Mikhaela?
Approximately 373 people named Mikhaela live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 377. That works out to roughly 1 in 884,870 Americans.
Is Mikhaela a rare name?
Mikhaela is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 884,870 Americans has this name.
What does the name Mikhaela mean?
Mikhaela means "modern coinage, evokes elegance" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Mikhaela more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Mikhaela are male and 100% are female.
When was Mikhaela most popular?
Mikhaela peaked in 1997 with 30 births that year. Current trend: Slowly 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.