Michaela
5 countries#841 in United States, 2025Popularity across 5 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Michaela was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
53,702 births recorded 1921–2025 · currently #841 · peaked in 1997 with 3,405 births
Most common in: California, New York, Texas, Ohio, Massachusetts
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
4,859 births recorded 1976–2025 · currently #575 · peaked in 1996 with 416 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
3,570 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #709 · peaked in 1996 with 376 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
1,019 births recorded 1976–2025 · currently #780 · peaked in 1989 with 88 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
528 births recorded 1915–2022 · currently #3317 · peaked in 1973 with 23 births
Most common in: Bas-Rhin, Nord, Hauts-de-Seine, Bouches-du-Rhône, Paris
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
Northern Ireland
270 births recorded 1997–2025 · currently #397 · peaked in 1998 with 24 births
Source: NISRA, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Michaela’s rank among girls’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #331 | — |
| 2007 | #340 | ↓9 |
| 2008 | #358 | ↓18 |
| 2009 | #368 | ↓10 |
| 2010 | #390 | ↓22 |
| 2011 | #406 | ↓16 |
| 2012 | #430 | ↓24 |
| 2013 | #409 | ↑21 |
| 2014 | #477 | ↓68 |
| 2015 | #496 | ↓19 |
| 2016 | #471 | ↑25 |
| 2017 | #517 | ↓46 |
| 2018 | #531 | ↓14 |
| 2019 | #613 | ↓82 |
| 2020 | #644 | ↓31 |
| 2021 | #578 | ↑66 |
| 2022 | #578 | — |
| 2023 | #638 | ↓60 |
| 2024 | #742 | ↓104 |
| 2025 | #841 | ↓99 |
Frequently asked questions about Michaela
Is Michaela a popular name?
Yes — Michaela currently ranks #841 among girls’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Michaela more common for boys or girls?
Michaela is recorded predominantly as a girls’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Michaela most popular?
Michaela peaked in 1997 in United States, with 3,405 recorded births that year.
Is Michaela rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Michaela’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #5099 in 1921 to #841 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Michaela?
At least 59,089 babies have been recorded with the name Michaela across official birth statistics in 5 countries.
Is Michaela popular in more than one country?
Yes — Michaela appears in official birth records in 5 countries: United States, England & Wales, Scotland, France, Northern Ireland.
What names are similar in popularity to Michaela?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Michaela include Amayah, Hunter, Elani, Ensley.
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