UK girl's name
Mikalah
A feminine name of mixed Hebrew and Arabic origins meaning "who is like God?".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2005. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Mikalah is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Mikalah popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2005 in this profile. In that release it ranked #2970, with 6 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2005, with 6 births.
This profile covers 6 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 2005 to 2005. 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.
Mikalah is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 6 living people in the UK are called Mikalah. 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 2006 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Mikalah ranked #2970 for girls in England and Wales in 2005, with 6 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2005, when 6 girls were registered as Mikalah.
- • About 6 living people in the UK are estimated to have Mikalah as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#2970
2005
Births in 2005
6
Latest year
Peak year
2005
6 births
Estimated living
6
2026
Meaning
What does Mikalah mean?
Mikalah is a modern variation of the Hebrew name Mikaela, which itself is a feminine form of the Hebrew name Michael. The name Michael is derived from the Hebrew phrase "mi ke-El," meaning "who is like God?" It is a rhetorical question implying that no one is like God.
The name Mikalah likely originated in the 20th century as a creative spelling variation of the more traditional Michaela or Mikaela. While it has roots in Hebrew, the specific origin and meaning behind the spelling "Mikalah" are unclear.
There are no known historical references or ancient texts that directly mention the name Mikalah, as it is a relatively new variation. However, the name Michael has a rich history and can be found in various religious scriptures and historical records.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Michael is in the Book of Daniel in the Hebrew Bible, where the archangel Michael is mentioned as a protector of the Israelites. In the New Testament, Michael is also mentioned as the leader of the heavenly armies against Satan.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals named Michael or variations of the name. Here are five examples:
1. Michael the Archangel (Biblical figure) 2. Michael I Rangabe (c. 770 - 844), Byzantine Emperor from 811 to 813 3. Michael Faraday (1791 - 1867), English scientist who contributed significantly to the study of electromagnetism 4. Michael Collins (1890 - 1922), Irish revolutionary leader and politician 5. Mikhail Gorbachev (born 1931), former Soviet leader and recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize
While the specific spelling "Mikalah" may not have a long historical record, it carries the rich meaning and significance of the name Michael, with its Hebrew roots and connections to various religious and historical figures.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Decades
Mikalah by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Mikalah 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | #2970 | 6 | 1 |
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- Molly 47,734
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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
Mikalah: questions and answers
How popular is the name Mikalah in the UK right now?
In 2005, Mikalah was ranked #2970 for girls in England and Wales, with 6 births registered.
When was Mikalah most popular?
The peak year on record was 2005, with 6 babies registered as Mikalah in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Mikalah?
A feminine name of mixed Hebrew and Arabic origins meaning "who is like God?".
How many people are called Mikalah in the UK?
A total of 6 babies have been registered as Mikalah across the 1 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.