Michaela Boy
Origin(s)
Pronunciationmi-KAY-lah / /mɪˈkeɪ.lə/Hebrew; Latin
Meaning
Hebrew: Who is like God?; Latin: Feminine form of Michael
Historical & Cultural Background
Michaela is derived from the Hebrew name Michael, which means 'who is like God?'. Traditionally, Michael is a significant figure in various religious texts, often associated with strength and protection. The name Michaela has gained popularity as a feminine variant, particularly in English-speaking countries. While it is primarily used for girls, it has occasionally been adopted for boys as well.
Trend Summary
Michaela has seen fluctuating popularity in the U.S., often ranking within the top 1000 names.
Similar Names
Variants
- Mikaela
- Mikayla
- Mikela
International Variants
- Michaela (German)
- Mikaela (Swedish)
- Micaela (Spanish)
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Michaela was first seen in the United States in 1966. Michaela has ranked as high as #1288 nationally, which occurred in 1999, and has been most popular in California. In the past 5 years the name Michaela has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Michaela (1993)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1966 | 6 |
| 1988 | 5 |
| 1989 | 7 |
| 1993 | 8 |
| 1994 | 8 |
| 1995 | 7 |
| 1997 | 7 |
| 1998 | 5 |
| 1999 | 10 |
| 2004 | 6 |