Miquella
A Spanish diminutive form of the name Miguel, meaning "one who is like God".
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Miquella. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Miquella today is around 27 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Miquella births was 1998 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Miquella. 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.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Miquella. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
1998
5 babies that year
Average age
27
years old
1998 SSA rank
#15,779
Tracked since 1998
Popularity
Miquella: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Miquella 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 Miquella during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 0 | 5 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Miquella
The name Miquella is of uncertain origin, but it is believed to have roots in the ancient Iberian languages spoken in the region that is now modern-day Spain and Portugal. Some scholars suggest that it may be derived from the Basque word "mikela," which means "little one" or "little Michael."
Miquella is not a name found in many historical texts or religious scriptures. However, there are a few records of its use in medieval Spain and Portugal. One of the earliest recorded instances of the name dates back to the 12th century, when a man named Miquella de Estremadura was mentioned in a land registry document in the region of Extremadura.
In the 15th century, there was a Miquella de Aragón, a nobleman from the Kingdom of Aragon, who served as a military commander during the Reconquista. He was known for his bravery and tactical skills in battles against the Moors.
Another notable figure with the name Miquella was a 16th-century Spanish explorer and navigator, Miquella de Cervantes. He participated in several voyages to the Americas and is credited with mapping parts of the Caribbean and the Gulf of Mexico.
In the 17th century, a Miquella de Valladolid was a prominent painter in Spain, known for his portraits and religious works that adorned many churches and monasteries in the region.
During the 18th century, there was a Miquella de Córdoba, a Spanish poet and playwright who gained recognition for his comedic plays and satirical works that often critiqued societal norms and political figures of the time.
While the name Miquella has ancient roots, it has never been a widely popular name throughout history. It remains relatively uncommon, especially outside of the Iberian Peninsula and Latin American regions influenced by Spanish and Portuguese cultures.
People
Miquella + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Miquella 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
Miquella: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Miquella?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Miquella 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 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Miquella a common name?
We classify Miquella as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Miquella most popular?
The single biggest year for Miquella was 1998, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Miquella is about 27 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Miquella in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Miquella a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Miquella 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.
Is Miquella still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Miquella in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Miquella can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
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.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people are called Miquella?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.