How old is someone named Mikayla?
The average Mikayla is 22 years old.
Half of all living Mikaylas are between 17 and 28.
When was Mikayla popular?
Mikayla rose fast and peaked in 1998, then faded almost as fast. 68% of all Mikaylas were born within 15 years of each other.
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 52 | under 100 |
| 1980s | 736 | 710 |
| 1990s | 18,746 | 18,000 |
| 2000s | 23,743 | 23,000 |
| 2010s | 10,758 | 11,000 |
| 2020s | 2,689 | 2,700 |
How many Mikaylas are still alive?
About 56,000 Mikaylas are alive in the US today. That's 99% of the roughly 57,000 babies named Mikayla since 1970.
Nearly every Mikayla ever born is still alive, because almost all of them are young.
What generation is the name Mikayla?
About two in three living Mikaylas are in Gen Z, born between 1997 and 2012.
- Millennial 16%
- Gen Z 68%
- Gen Alpha 16%
Is Mikayla an old name?
Not really. Mikayla is younger than 66 in 100 names on AgeByName.
Looking ahead: if babies keep getting the name at today's pace, the typical Mikayla will be 45 in 2056, so the name is getting older.
Is Mikayla a boy or girl name?
Almost entirely girls: over 99.9% of living Mikaylas are women.
Names the same age as Mikayla
NAME TWIN
Mikayla's name twin is Mckayla. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Mckayla's age curve is the closest match to Mikayla's: 94% alike.
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Questions about the name Mikayla
How old is the average Mikayla?
The average Mikayla in the US is 22 years old. The median is 23, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Mikayla?
About 56,000 Mikaylas are alive in the US today, out of roughly 57,000 babies given the name since 1970.
When was the name Mikayla most popular?
In 1998, when about 3,900 baby girls were named Mikayla.
Is Mikayla a Gen Z name?
Yes. About 68% of living Mikaylas are in Gen Z, born between 1997 and 2012.
Estimates from Social Security Administration baby-name records (births 1880–2025) and SSA cohort life tables (2026 Trustees Report). Updated each spring. How we calculate this