Will my child share the name Micaela with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 9 UK babies named Micaela per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Micaela in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Micaela becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Micaela is rising: up 1,747 places since 2020, to #2,788 in 2025. Its best recorded position was #1,372 in 2002.

Is Micaela a good choice for a distinctive name?

Micaela is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.

Is Micaela a popular baby name in the United States?

Micaela does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice.

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Micaela

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Micaela is a distinctive choice, ranked #2788 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Micaela in their class.

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UK Rank 2025

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About the Name Micaela

Micaela has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 309 places in five years. It was most popular in 2002 at #1372 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.

Micaela is rare in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Micaela in their class.