Mikaela is a distinctive choice, ranked #1895 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Mikaela in their class.
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UK Rank 2024
#1895
US Rank #970
About the Name Mikaela
Mikaela has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 388 places in five years. It was most popular in 1996 at #643 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.
Mikaela is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.
In the US it ranks even higher at #970, where it enjoys a particularly strong following.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Mikaela
Unlikely. With around 15 UK babies named Mikaela per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Mikaela in her class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Mikaela has been declining in UK popularity, dropping 388 places in the last five years. Its peak was #643 in 1996. Choosing it now means she is likely to be among the last of her generation with this name.
Mikaela is more popular in the US (#970) than in the UK (#1895). Names with strong rankings in both countries tend to have broad cross-cultural appeal, working well for international families or those with ties to both nations.
Notable people named Mikaela include: Mikaela Howell — Mikaela Howell is an English professional footballer who last played as a midfielder for Sky Blue FC of the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL).; Mikaela Wulff — Mikaela Wulff is a Finnish sailor who participated in the Elliott 6m competition at the 2012 Summer Olympics.; Mikaela Almeida — Mikaela da Costa Almeida is a Brazilian para badminton player who competes in international badminton competitions..
Mikaela ranks #970 in the US top 1,000 (2024). It's recognised in America but considerably more popular in the UK.
15
UK babies named Mikaela (2024)
< 1
Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
~0.0
In a school of 600
↓ 388 places
Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Mikaela
Likely around 1 other Mikaela in the class
UK Popularity (1996–2024)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
US Popularity (2020–2024)
Rank · SSA official data
✨ Similar names to Mikaela
Names with a similar style — each with their own classroom story
Mikaela Wulff is a Finnish sailor who participated in the Elliott 6m competition at the 2012 Summer Olympics. She was in a crew led by Silja Lehtinen along with Silja Kanerva and finished in 3rd place, achieving bronze medal.
Mikaela da Costa Almeida is a Brazilian para badminton player who competes in international badminton competitions. She is a two-time Parapan American Games champion in singles, she is also a three-time Pan American bronze medalist.
Mica (Mikaela) Eleni Fotiadi is a Greek-Dutch model and beauty pageant titleholder. In 2015 she was crowned Star Hellas and represented her country at the Miss Universe 2015 in Las Vegas.
Mikaela Jade is an Australian entrepreneur, and founder and CEO of Indigital, a business that aims to help embed Indigenous stories and history into the mainstream, by using augmented reality technology. She has won multiple international awards, including the Veuve Clicquot New Generation award for digital technology 2018, as well as the Schwab Foundation's Social Innovators of the Year, 2022, and Indigenous Leader of the Year, 2021.