Michaelia Girl
Origin(s)
Pronunciationmy-KAY-lee-uh / /maɪˈkeɪliə/Hebrew; Latin
Meaning
Hebrew: Who is like God?; Latin: feminine form of Michael
Historical & Cultural Background
Michaelia is a feminine variant of the name Michael, which has deep roots in Hebrew tradition. The name Michael is often associated with the archangel in Judeo-Christian beliefs. As a modern name, Michaelia has emerged as a more contemporary choice for girls, reflecting a trend towards gender-neutral or feminine adaptations of traditionally male names. It is relatively uncommon but has gained some popularity in recent years.
Trend Summary
Michaelia remains a less common name but reflects a growing trend of using traditional names in modern feminine forms.
Similar Names
Variants
- Mikaela
- Michaela
International Variants
- Mikaela (Swedish)
- Michaela (Czech)
- Micaela (Spanish)
Famous people named Michaelia
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Fictional characters named Michaelia
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Michaelia was first seen in the United States in 1980. Michaelia has ranked as high as #1130 nationally, which occurred in 1985, and has been most popular in . In the past 5 years the name Michaelia has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Michaelia
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Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1980 | 5 |
| 1982 | 8 |
| 1983 | 5 |
| 1984 | 6 |
| 1985 | 14 |
| 1986 | 7 |
| 1987 | 10 |
| 1988 | 7 |
| 1989 | 8 |
| 1991 | 8 |
| 1992 | 5 |
| 1993 | 7 |
| 1994 | 9 |
| 1995 | 9 |
| 1996 | 5 |
| 1997 | 10 |
| 1998 | 6 |
| 2000 | 7 |
| 2011 | 5 |