UK girl's name
Michalina
Feminine form of Michael, derived from Hebrew meaning "who is like God?".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2024. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Michalina is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Michalina popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #2411, with 11 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2018, with 45 births.
This profile covers 530 England and Wales registrations across 19 recorded years from 2006 to 2024. The figures come from ONS England and Wales and NRS Scotland, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 24% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 558 living people in the UK are called Michalina. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2025 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Michalina ranked #2411 for girls in England and Wales in 2024, with 11 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2018, when 45 girls were registered as Michalina.
- • Michalina ranks best in Scotland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #630 in 2023.
- • About 558 living people in the UK are estimated to have Michalina as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#2411
2024
Births in 2024
11
Latest year
Peak year
2018
45 births
Estimated living
558
2026
Meaning
What does Michalina mean?
The name Michalina is of Slavic origin, derived from the Hebrew name Michael, which means "who is like God." It is a feminine form of the name Michael, which has been widely used across various cultures and religions.
The name Michalina traces its roots back to ancient times and is believed to have originated in the region of modern-day Poland and the surrounding Slavic countries. The earliest recorded use of the name can be found in medieval Polish chronicles and records dating back to the 12th and 13th centuries.
In the Christian tradition, the name Michalina has been associated with the Archangel Michael, who is revered as a protector and a warrior against evil forces. The name gained popularity among Eastern European Christian communities, particularly in Poland, where it has been a beloved name for centuries.
One of the earliest recorded figures bearing the name Michalina was Michalina Przybysławska, a Polish noblewoman who lived in the 13th century. She was known for her charitable works and devotion to the Catholic faith.
Another notable figure in history with the name Michalina was Michalina Mensler (1658-1742), a Polish nun and mystic who was known for her visions and prophetic writings. She is considered a significant figure in the Catholic Church's history.
In the realm of literature, Michalina Wisłocka (1856-1905) was a Polish writer and poet who gained recognition for her works exploring themes of love, nature, and national identity. Her poetry and novels were widely acclaimed during her lifetime.
The name Michalina also made its mark in the world of music. Michalina Stefanovič (1886-1964) was a renowned Polish soprano who performed in operas and concerts across Europe in the early 20th century.
In more recent times, Michalina Olczak-Ronikier (1914-2008) was a Polish journalist and writer who documented the experiences of everyday life during World War II and the communist era in Poland. Her memoirs and historical works shed light on an important period in Polish history.
These are just a few examples of the rich and diverse history associated with the name Michalina, which has been carried by notable figures across various fields throughout the centuries.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Michalina over time
The chart below shows babies named Michalina registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2006 to 2024. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Michalina, the clearest high point is 2018. The latest England and Wales figure is 11 births in 2024, compared with 45 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Michalina by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Michalina was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #1559 | 109 | 5 |
| 2010s | #1118 | 321 | 10 |
| 2000s | #1526 | 100 | 4 |
Geography
Where Michalina is most common
The bars show the latest published local birth counts for Michalina. They are useful for spotting where the name is showing up in real numbers, while the rank beside each bar shows how strongly it performs inside that region.
Michalina ranks best in Scotland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #630 in 2023.
Across the UK
Michalina in Scotland and Northern Ireland
Scotland (NRS)
#630 in 2023
7 years of NRS records, 31 total registered
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- Matilda 29,965
- Maya 26,445
- Madison 18,441
- Maria 17,304
- Mollie 15,914
- Martha 15,116
- Maddison 14,918
FAQ
Michalina: questions and answers
How popular is the name Michalina in the UK right now?
In 2024, Michalina was ranked #2411 for girls in England and Wales, with 11 births registered.
When was Michalina most popular?
The peak year on record was 2018, with 45 babies registered as Michalina in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Michalina?
Feminine form of Michael, derived from Hebrew meaning "who is like God?".
How many people are called Michalina in the UK?
A total of 530 babies have been registered as Michalina across the 19 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here, plus 31 more in Scotland.
Where is Michalina most common?
In the latest published local rankings, Michalina ranks best in Scotland, where it placed #630 in 2023. The regional bars on this page use birth counts, so they also reflect the size of each region.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.