Michaella Girl
Origin(s)
Pronunciationmi-KAY-lah / /mɪˈkeɪ.lə/Hebrew; English
Meaning
Hebrew: Who is like God?; English: feminine form of Michael
Historical & Cultural Background
Michaella is a feminine variant of the name Michael, which has biblical origins. The name Michael is associated with the archangel in Judeo-Christian traditions. Michaella has gained popularity in English-speaking countries as a modern name. It reflects a trend of creating feminine forms of traditionally masculine names.
Trend Summary
Michaella has seen moderate popularity in the United States, particularly in the late 20th century.
Similar Names
Variants
- Michaela
- Mikaela
- Mikayla
International Variants
- Michaela (German)
- Mikaela (Swedish)
- Michaëlle (French)
Famous people named Michaella
Michaella Kwiatkowski is a professional tennis player known for her achievements in junior competitions.
Michaella Bontempi is a notable artist recognized for her contemporary paintings.
Fictional characters named Michaella
Michaella is a character in the novel 'The Last Summer' who navigates complex relationships.
Michaella appears in the animated series 'Adventures in Dreamland' as a brave adventurer.
Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Michaella was first seen in the United States in 1941. Michaella has ranked as high as #1118 nationally, which occurred in 1997, and has been most popular in California, Florida, New York, Texas, and Ohio. In the past 5 years the name Michaella has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Michaella (2024)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| PA | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1941 | 5 |
| 1948 | 5 |
| 1951 | 5 |
| 1953 | 10 |
| 1954 | 5 |
| 1955 | 6 |
| 1960 | 5 |
| 1964 | 7 |
| 1966 | 12 |
| 1967 | 6 |
| 1968 | 7 |
| 1969 | 10 |
| 1971 | 7 |
| 1972 | 13 |
| 1973 | 11 |
| 1974 | 8 |
| 1975 | 6 |
| 1976 | 6 |
| 1977 | 6 |
| 1978 | 9 |
| 1979 | 13 |
| 1980 | 13 |
| 1981 | 18 |
| 1982 | 15 |
| 1983 | 14 |
| 1984 | 25 |
| 1985 | 21 |
| 1986 | 19 |
| 1987 | 31 |
| 1988 | 17 |
| 1989 | 46 |
| 1990 | 36 |
| 1991 | 42 |
| 1992 | 50 |
| 1993 | 84 |
| 1994 | 123 |
| 1995 | 138 |
| 1996 | 111 |
| 1997 | 141 |
| 1998 | 118 |
| 1999 | 81 |
| 2000 | 89 |
| 2001 | 68 |
| 2002 | 60 |
| 2003 | 58 |
| 2004 | 63 |
| 2005 | 36 |
| 2006 | 36 |
| 2007 | 45 |
| 2008 | 45 |
| 2009 | 30 |
| 2010 | 44 |
| 2011 | 34 |
| 2012 | 31 |
| 2013 | 34 |
| 2014 | 35 |
| 2015 | 28 |
| 2016 | 39 |
| 2017 | 29 |
| 2018 | 25 |
| 2019 | 23 |
| 2020 | 20 |
| 2021 | 26 |
| 2022 | 24 |
| 2023 | 22 |
| 2024 | 26 |