UK girl's name
Mikala
Scandinavian feminine name related to "Michael", meaning "gift of God".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2012. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Mikala is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Mikala popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2012 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4171, with 5 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2000, with 8 births.
This profile covers 34 England and Wales registrations across 7 recorded years from 1996 to 2012. 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 63% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 34 living people in the UK are called Mikala. 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 2013 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Mikala ranked #4171 for girls in England and Wales in 2012, with 5 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2000, when 8 girls were registered as Mikala.
- • About 34 living people in the UK are estimated to have Mikala as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4171
2012
Births in 2012
5
Latest year
Peak year
2000
8 births
Estimated living
34
2026
Meaning
What does Mikala mean?
The name Mikala has its origins in the Scandinavian languages, deriving from the Old Norse name Mikjáll. This name can be traced back to the 9th century and is a combination of the elements "mikill" meaning "great" and "áll" meaning "all" or "entire." The name's meaning is often interpreted as "great entirety" or "great all."
In the early medieval period, the name Mikala was particularly prevalent in Iceland, Norway, and other Nordic regions. It was frequently adopted by families of Norse descent, reflecting their cultural heritage and values. The earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in ancient Icelandic sagas and Norse chronicles from the 10th and 11th centuries.
One notable historical figure bearing the name Mikala was Mikala Gíslason (1092-1148), an Icelandic chieftain and lawspeaker of the Althing, the ancient parliamentary assembly of Iceland. He was renowned for his wisdom and his contributions to the codification of Icelandic laws during the Commonwealth period.
In the 13th century, the name Mikala gained prominence in Scotland, where it was adopted by several Scottish clans with Norse ancestry. One such individual was Mikala of Argyll (c. 1220-1292), a Scottish nobleman and warrior who played a significant role in the Wars of Scottish Independence against the English.
Moving forward in history, the name Mikala was also used by notable individuals in other parts of Europe. In the 16th century, Mikala Vásquez (1504-1566) was a Spanish conquistador who participated in the conquest of Peru and later served as a colonial administrator in South America.
Another prominent figure bearing the name was Mikala Copernica (1673-1745), a Polish astronomer and mathematician who made significant contributions to the study of celestial mechanics and the calculation of planetary orbits.
It is worth noting that while the name Mikala has its roots in the Nordic languages, it has been adopted and adapted by various cultures over the centuries, leading to slight variations in spelling and pronunciation. However, the core meaning and historical significance of the name have remained largely intact.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Mikala over time
The chart below shows babies named Mikala registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1996 to 2012. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Mikala, the clearest high point is 2000. The latest England and Wales figure is 5 births in 2012, compared with 8 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Mikala by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Mikala 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 | #4171 | 5 | 1 |
| 2000s | #2929 | 17 | 3 |
| 1990s | #3351 | 12 | 3 |
Related
Names similar to Mikala
- 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
Mikala: questions and answers
How popular is the name Mikala in the UK right now?
In 2012, Mikala was ranked #4171 for girls in England and Wales, with 5 births registered.
When was Mikala most popular?
The peak year on record was 2000, with 8 babies registered as Mikala in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Mikala?
Scandinavian feminine name related to "Michael", meaning "gift of God".
How many people are called Mikala in the UK?
A total of 34 babies have been registered as Mikala across the 7 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.