UK girl's name
Mikeala
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 1997. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Mikeala is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Mikeala popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 1997 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3824, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 1997, with 3 births.
This profile covers 3 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 1997 to 1997. 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.
Mikeala is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 3 living people in the UK are called Mikeala. 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 1998 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Mikeala ranked #3824 for girls in England and Wales in 1997, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 1997, when 3 girls were registered as Mikeala.
- • About 3 living people in the UK are estimated to have Mikeala as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#3824
1997
Births in 1997
3
Latest year
Peak year
1997
3 births
Estimated living
3
2026
Meaning
What does Mikeala mean?
The name Mikeala is a feminine given name with roots tracing back to the Hebrew language. It is a variant spelling of the name Michaela, which itself is derived from the Hebrew name Michael, meaning "who is like God" or "gift from God." The name Mikeala gained popularity in the late 20th century as a unique variation of the more common Michaela.
The origins of the name Michael can be traced back to the Bible, where it is the name of an archangel mentioned in the Book of Daniel and the Book of Revelation. In the Christian tradition, Michael is revered as the leader of the heavenly armies and the protector of the faithful. The name Michael has been widely used in various cultures and languages across Europe and the Middle East for centuries.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Mikeala can be found in medieval records from England and Ireland, where it was sometimes used as a variant spelling of Michaela. However, the name did not gain widespread popularity until more recent times.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Mikeala:
1. Mikeala "Miki" Mohalitoa (born 1992) is a Samoan taekwondo practitioner who competed in the 2016 Rio Olympics.
2. Mikeala Hunsaker (born 1985) is an American politician who served as a member of the Utah House of Representatives from 2015 to 2019.
3. Mikeala Dahlgren (born 1993) is a Canadian ice hockey player who has represented Canada in several international tournaments.
4. Mikeala Loach (born 1989) is a Canadian actress best known for her role in the television series "The Killing."
5. Mikeala Shiffrin (born 1995) is an American Alpine ski racer and three-time Olympic medalist, considered one of the greatest skiers of all time.
These examples illustrate the diverse backgrounds and professions of individuals who have borne the name Mikeala throughout history, reflecting its enduring appeal and versatility across different cultures and time periods.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Decades
Mikeala by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Mikeala 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | #3824 | 3 | 1 |
Related
Names similar to Mikeala
- 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
Mikeala: questions and answers
How popular is the name Mikeala in the UK right now?
In 1997, Mikeala was ranked #3824 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Mikeala most popular?
The peak year on record was 1997, with 3 babies registered as Mikeala in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Mikeala?
A feminine name of Hebrew origin meaning "who is like God".
How many people are called Mikeala in the UK?
A total of 3 babies have been registered as Mikeala 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.