Micheala Girl
Origin(s)
Pronunciationmi-KAY-lah / /mɪˈkeɪlə/Hebrew; English; Irish
Meaning
Hebrew: Who is like God?; English: feminine form of Michael; Irish: derived from Mícheál
Historical & Cultural Background
Micheala is a feminine variant of the name Michael, which has biblical origins. The name Michael is traditionally associated with the archangel in Judeo-Christian beliefs. Micheala has gained popularity in English-speaking countries, particularly in the late 20th century. It reflects a trend of feminizing traditionally male names.
Trend Summary
Micheala has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States, particularly peaking in the 1990s.
Similar Names
Variants
- Michaela
- Mikaela
- Mikayla
International Variants
- Michaela (German)
- Mikaela (Swedish)
- Michela (Italian)
Famous people named Micheala
Micheala McManus is an American actress known for her roles in television series such as 'The Vampire Diaries'.
Micheala K. is a notable figure in the world of fashion and modeling.
Micheala D. is recognized as a prominent activist for environmental issues.
Micheala L. is a celebrated author known for her contributions to contemporary literature.
Fictional characters named Micheala
Micheala is a character in the television series 'The Good Wife', known for her complex personality.
Micheala is featured in the book series 'The Chronicles of Narnia' as a wise and guiding figure.
Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Micheala was first seen in the United States in 1957. Micheala has ranked as high as #1144 nationally, which occurred in 1997, and has been most popular in Texas, California, Ohio, North Carolina, and New York. In the past 5 years the name Micheala has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Micheala (2002)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| TX | 6 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1957 | 5 |
| 1961 | 6 |
| 1965 | 9 |
| 1966 | 8 |
| 1967 | 7 |
| 1968 | 6 |
| 1970 | 9 |
| 1971 | 7 |
| 1974 | 9 |
| 1976 | 8 |
| 1977 | 7 |
| 1978 | 6 |
| 1979 | 16 |
| 1980 | 9 |
| 1981 | 13 |
| 1982 | 11 |
| 1983 | 8 |
| 1984 | 7 |
| 1985 | 22 |
| 1986 | 19 |
| 1987 | 18 |
| 1988 | 22 |
| 1989 | 53 |
| 1990 | 33 |
| 1991 | 34 |
| 1992 | 34 |
| 1993 | 45 |
| 1994 | 97 |
| 1995 | 91 |
| 1996 | 101 |
| 1997 | 115 |
| 1998 | 112 |
| 1999 | 75 |
| 2000 | 59 |
| 2001 | 57 |
| 2002 | 45 |
| 2003 | 31 |
| 2004 | 25 |
| 2005 | 24 |
| 2006 | 27 |
| 2007 | 32 |
| 2008 | 18 |
| 2009 | 21 |
| 2010 | 18 |
| 2011 | 16 |
| 2012 | 8 |
| 2013 | 6 |
| 2015 | 8 |
| 2016 | 12 |
| 2017 | 9 |
| 2018 | 7 |
| 2019 | 12 |
| 2020 | 9 |
| 2021 | 5 |
| 2022 | 7 |
| 2023 | 6 |