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UK girl's name

Mikaylah

A feminine name of Hebrew origin meaning "who is like God".

For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2020. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.

Mikaylah is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Mikaylah popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2020 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5493, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2013, with 4 births.

This profile covers 10 England and Wales registrations across 3 recorded years from 2010 to 2020. 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 75% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.

We estimate that about 10 living people in the UK are called Mikaylah. 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 2021 or 2026.

Key insights

  • Mikaylah ranked #5493 for girls in England and Wales in 2020, with 3 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2013, when 4 girls were registered as Mikaylah.
  • About 10 living people in the UK are estimated to have Mikaylah as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#5493

2020

Births in 2020

3

Latest year

Peak year

2013

4 births

Estimated living

10

2026

Meaning

What does Mikaylah mean?

The name Mikaylah is a feminine given name of English origin, derived from the Hebrew name Michael, which means "who is like God?" The name Michael has its roots in the ancient Hebrew language and culture, and it can be traced back to biblical times.

The name Mikaylah is a modern variation of the name Michael, with the addition of the feminine suffix "-ah" at the end. This variation emerged in the late 20th century as a way to create a distinct feminine form of the traditionally masculine name Michael.

While the name Michael has a long and rich history, appearing in various religious texts and historical records, the specific name Mikaylah does not have as extensive a historical record. However, it has gained popularity in recent decades as a unique and modern take on the classic name Michael.

One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Mikaylah can be found in the late 20th century, with the birth of several notable individuals bearing this name. For instance, Mikaylah Byers, an American singer and actress, was born in 1994.

Throughout history, there have been a few notable individuals with the name Mikaylah or similar variations. Mikayla Shiffrin, an American Olympic gold medalist in alpine skiing, was born in 1995. Micaela Ramazzotti, an Italian actress, was born in 1979. Mikaela Hoover, an American actress and model, was born in 1982. Mikayla Nogueira, an American makeup artist and social media influencer, was born in 1997.

While the name Mikaylah may not have an extensive historical record, its roots in the ancient Hebrew name Michael and its modern adaptation as a feminine form have contributed to its growing popularity in recent times.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Popularity

Mikaylah over time

The chart below shows babies named Mikaylah registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2010 to 2020. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.

For Mikaylah, the clearest high point is 2013. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2020, compared with 4 at the peak.

Babies born per year

Mikaylah
01234201020152020

Decades

Mikaylah by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Mikaylah 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 #5493 3 1
2010s #5223 7 2

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FAQ

Mikaylah: questions and answers

How popular is the name Mikaylah in the UK right now?

In 2020, Mikaylah was ranked #5493 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.

When was Mikaylah most popular?

The peak year on record was 2013, with 4 babies registered as Mikaylah in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Mikaylah?

A feminine name of Hebrew origin meaning "who is like God".

How many people are called Mikaylah in the UK?

A total of 10 babies have been registered as Mikaylah across the 3 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.