Mikala
Mikala is a girl baby name. Ranked #66,793 in the US, popular nicknames include Mik, Miy, and Mikie.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Historical Record
Mikala first appeared in US Social Security records in 1967.
Over 4,008 babies have been named Mikala in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Mikala is past its peak , currently ranked #66,793 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #66,793
- Total SSA Count
- 5
Alternative Spellings
Nicknames
Middle Name Ideas
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Mikala is also used as a boy name, ranked #36179.
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About the Name Mikala
Mikala is a girl name .
Is Mikala a boy or girl name? Mikala is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #66,793 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #36,179. Mikala is more commonly used as a boy name.
Mikala is currently ranked #66,793 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Mikala include Mik, Miy, Mikie, and Mikaie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Mikala include Mikayla, Mikaela, Mika, Mikah . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis