Mikala
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Mikala first appeared in US Social Security records in 1995.
Over 10 babies have been named Mikala in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Mikala is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #36,179 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #36,179
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Mikala is also used as a girl name, ranked #66793.
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About the Name Mikala
Mikala is a boy name .
Is Mikala a boy or girl name? Mikala is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #36,179 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #66,793. Mikala is more commonly used as a boy name.
Mikala is currently ranked #36,179 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Mikala include Mik, Mika, Mikay, Mikaie, Miy, Miie, and Mikkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Mikala include Mikael, Mikah, Mika, Mikail, Mikaeel . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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