Mikella
A feminine name meaning "one who is like God".
Name Census estimates that about 392 living Americans carry the first name Mikella. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Mikella today is around 22 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Mikella births was 2004 (18 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Mikella. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
392
~ 1 in 874,373 Americans
Peak year
2004
18 babies that year
Average age
22
years old
2024 SSA rank
#10,776
Tracked since 1979
Popularity
Mikella: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Mikella from the 1970s through to the 2020s, spanning 6 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 136 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2000s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Mikella by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Mikella during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Mikella
The name Mikella has its origins in the Greek language and culture, dating back to the ancient Greek era. It is derived from the Greek word "mikros," meaning "small" or "little," combined with the diminutive suffix "-ella," which was commonly used to form affectionate or diminutive names.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Mikella can be found in ancient Greek texts, where it was used as a feminine name. It was particularly popular among the Greeks as a way to express endearment or affection towards a small or petite person.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Mikella. One of the earliest recorded instances was Mikella of Corinth, a Greek philosopher and scholar who lived in the 5th century BC. She was renowned for her contributions to the study of ethics and moral philosophy.
Another notable figure was Mikella of Alexandria, a renowned mathematician and astronomer who lived in the 3rd century AD. She made significant contributions to the field of celestial mechanics and was highly respected among her peers.
During the Byzantine era, Mikella Komnene was a prominent figure in the imperial court. Born in 1096, she was a member of the Komnenos dynasty and played an influential role in the political affairs of the time.
In the Renaissance period, Mikella Veronese was an Italian painter and fresco artist who lived from 1497 to 1588. She was known for her vibrant and intricate religious frescoes adorning various churches and cathedrals in Italy.
More recently, Mikella Abramović, born in 1946, is a Serbian-American performance artist famous for her endurance art pieces. Her works have explored themes of physical and mental endurance, pushing the boundaries of performance art.
These are just a few examples of notable individuals who have borne the name Mikella throughout history, each leaving their mark in their respective fields and contributing to the rich tapestry of cultural heritage.
People
Mikella + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Mikella as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with M
Other first names starting with M with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Mikella: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Mikella?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 392 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Mikella going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 874,373 US residents.
Is Mikella a common name?
We classify Mikella as "Very Rare". It ranks above 82.1% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 400 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Mikella most popular?
The single biggest year for Mikella was 2004, when 18 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Mikella is about 22 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Mikella a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Mikella in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.