Michalina
Girl name · 31 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Michalina: 31 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 6 births in 2018.
Michalina is the Polish feminine form of Michael, rooted in the Hebrew name Mikha'el, meaning "who is like God?"—a rhetorical question that emphasises divine incomparability. The name has been borne by notable figures such as Michalina Wisłocka, the pioneering Polish sexologist and author of *Sztuka kochania* (The Art of Loving), and actress Michalina Łabacz, known for her role in the Oscar-winning film *Ida*. While no major place names directly derive from Michalina, the underlying Michael appears in countless locations worldwide, from San Miguel to St Michael's Mount. A lovely alternative to the more common Michaela or Michelle, Michalina offers a distinctly Slavic charm while remaining familiar to English speakers—a graceful choice for parents seeking something with both international roots and Polish heritage.
Girl 7 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 20186 babies
- Latest (2023)
- #6304 babies
- Total births
- 31since 2008
- 5-year trend
- ▲ 15%vs prior 5y