Michaela Girl
Origin(s)
Hebrew; Latin; Greek
Meaning
Hebrew: Who is like God?; Latin: feminine form of Michael
Historical & Cultural Background
Michaela is a feminine variant of the name Michael, which has biblical origins. It has been used in various cultures, particularly in Hebrew and Christian contexts. The name gained popularity in the 20th century, especially in English-speaking countries. It is often associated with strength and divinity due to its meaning.
Trend Summary
Michaela has seen fluctuating popularity in the U.S., peaking in the 1990s and early 2000s.
Similar Names
Mikayla, Micaela, Mikaila, Micha, Mikaylah, Mikela, Mikelle
Variants
- Mikaela
- Mikayla
- Michaela
International Variants
- Micaela (Spanish)
- Michaela (Czech)
- Michaëla (French)
Famous people named Michaela
Michaela Coel is a British actress and screenwriter known for her work on the series 'I May Destroy You'.
Michaela Jaé Rodriguez is an American actress and singer recognized for her role in the series 'Pose'.
Michaela Watkins is an American actress and comedian known for her performances on 'Saturday Night Live'.
Michaela Schifrin is an American alpine ski racer who has won multiple World Cup titles.
Fictional characters named Michaela
Michaela Stone is a character in the television series 'Manifest', known for her role as a detective.
Michaela is a character in the animated series 'The Magic School Bus', where she is a student in Ms. Frizzle's class.
Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Michaela was first seen in the United States in 1921. Michaela has ranked as high as #209 nationally which occurred in 1997 and has been most popular in Texas, New York, Florida, California, and Pennsylvania. 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 (2024)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| TX | 45 | |
| NY | 44 | |
| FL | 31 | |
| CA | 26 | |
| PA | 20 | |
| NJ | 19 | |
| VA | 14 | |
| IL | 14 | |
| MA | 11 | |
| GA | 10 | |
| OH | 9 | |
| AZ | 9 | |
| MD | 9 | |
| NC | 9 | |
| WA | 8 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1921 | 5 |
| 1923 | 5 |
| 1927 | 7 |
| 1933 | 7 |
| 1935 | 6 |
| 1937 | 12 |
| 1938 | 14 |
| 1939 | 19 |
| 1940 | 13 |
| 1941 | 17 |
| 1942 | 28 |
| 1943 | 23 |
| 1944 | 24 |
| 1945 | 27 |
| 1946 | 37 |
| 1947 | 30 |
| 1948 | 36 |
| 1949 | 38 |
| 1950 | 37 |
| 1951 | 60 |
| 1952 | 75 |
| 1953 | 62 |
| 1954 | 75 |
| 1955 | 74 |
| 1956 | 76 |
| 1957 | 69 |
| 1958 | 58 |
| 1959 | 54 |
| 1960 | 53 |
| 1961 | 72 |
| 1962 | 66 |
| 1963 | 84 |
| 1964 | 95 |
| 1965 | 106 |
| 1966 | 101 |
| 1967 | 114 |
| 1968 | 101 |
| 1969 | 139 |
| 1970 | 128 |
| 1971 | 127 |
| 1972 | 117 |
| 1973 | 111 |
| 1974 | 128 |
| 1975 | 120 |
| 1976 | 156 |
| 1977 | 170 |
| 1978 | 173 |
| 1979 | 225 |
| 1980 | 267 |
| 1981 | 243 |
| 1982 | 285 |
| 1983 | 293 |
| 1984 | 333 |
| 1985 | 508 |
| 1986 | 519 |
| 1987 | 535 |
| 1988 | 633 |
| 1989 | 998 |
| 1990 | 878 |
| 1991 | 783 |
| 1992 | 960 |
| 1993 | 1,853 |
| 1994 | 3,044 |
| 1995 | 3,083 |
| 1996 | 3,176 |
| 1997 | 3,398 |
| 1998 | 3,341 |
| 1999 | 2,657 |
| 2000 | 2,172 |
| 2001 | 1,827 |
| 2002 | 1,615 |
| 2003 | 1,380 |
| 2004 | 1,167 |
| 2005 | 1,153 |
| 2006 | 1,002 |
| 2007 | 971 |
| 2008 | 922 |
| 2009 | 876 |
| 2010 | 814 |
| 2011 | 777 |
| 2012 | 726 |
| 2013 | 744 |
| 2014 | 663 |
| 2015 | 647 |
| 2016 | 674 |
| 2017 | 608 |
| 2018 | 591 |
| 2019 | 492 |
| 2020 | 446 |
| 2021 | 522 |
| 2022 | 516 |
| 2023 | 459 |
| 2024 | 378 |