UK girl's name
Mickaela
A feminine name of German origin meaning "precious gift from God".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2010. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Mickaela is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Mickaela popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2010 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5707, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2007, with 3 births.
This profile covers 6 England and Wales registrations across 2 recorded years from 2007 to 2010. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, 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 100% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 6 living people in the UK are called Mickaela. 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 2011 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Mickaela ranked #5707 for girls in England and Wales in 2010, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2007, when 3 girls were registered as Mickaela.
- • About 6 living people in the UK are estimated to have Mickaela as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5707
2010
Births in 2010
3
Latest year
Peak year
2007
3 births
Estimated living
6
2026
Meaning
What does Mickaela mean?
The name Mickaela is a feminine given name of English origin, derived from the Hebrew name Michael, which means "who is like God." The name Mickaela emerged as a variation of the name Michelle, which is the feminine form of Michael.
The earliest recorded use of the name Mickaela dates back to the late 19th century in English-speaking countries. It gained popularity in the United States and other parts of the English-speaking world in the 20th century.
While the name Mickaela does not have any direct historical references or appearances in ancient texts or religious scriptures, its root name Michael has a rich history. Michael is one of the principal archangels in the Bible and is revered in Christian, Jewish, and Islamic traditions.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Mickaela was Mickaela Flannagan, an American actress born in 1907. She had a brief career in Hollywood during the silent film era of the 1920s.
Mickaela Calderón (1914-2001) was a Mexican-American labor activist and community organizer. She played a significant role in the Chicano civil rights movement and advocated for better working conditions and fair wages for farm workers.
Mickaela Stone (born 1990) is a contemporary American actress and model. She has appeared in various television shows and films, including "Supergirl" and "The Haunting of Bly Manor."
Mickaela Shiffrin (born 1995) is an American alpine ski racer and two-time Olympic gold medalist. She is considered one of the greatest alpine skiers of all time and has won numerous World Cup titles and medals.
Mickaela Fitzpatrick (born 1997) is an Australian professional boxer. She has won multiple national and international titles in the lightweight and super-featherweight divisions, and represented Australia at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Mickaela over time
The chart below shows babies named Mickaela registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2007 to 2010. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Mickaela, the clearest high point is 2007. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2010, compared with 3 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Mickaela by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Mickaela 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | #5707 | 3 | 1 |
| 2000s | #5201 | 3 | 1 |
Related
Names similar to Mickaela
- Megan 70,884
- Mia 67,204
- Molly 47,734
- Millie 44,390
- Maisie 32,671
- Matilda 29,965
- Maya 26,445
- Madison 18,441
- Maria 17,304
- Mollie 15,914
- Martha 15,116
- Maddison 14,918
FAQ
Mickaela: questions and answers
How popular is the name Mickaela in the UK right now?
In 2010, Mickaela was ranked #5707 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Mickaela most popular?
The peak year on record was 2007, with 3 babies registered as Mickaela in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Mickaela?
A feminine name of German origin meaning "precious gift from God".
How many people are called Mickaela in the UK?
A total of 6 babies have been registered as Mickaela across the 2 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
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.