Mikela Girl
Origin(s)
Pronunciationmee-KAY-lah / miˈkeɪləHebrew; Italian
Meaning
Hebrew: Who is like God?; Italian: A feminine form of Michael
Historical & Cultural Background
Mikela is a variant of the name Michaela, which is derived from the Hebrew name Michael. The name Michael has biblical roots, being associated with the archangel in Judeo-Christian traditions. In Italian culture, Mikela serves as a feminine adaptation of Michael, reflecting the trend of creating feminine forms of traditionally masculine names. The name has gained popularity in various cultures, particularly in the late 20th century.
Trend Summary
Mikela has seen a modest rise in popularity in the United States over the past few decades.
Similar Names
Variants
- Michaela
- Mikaela
International Variants
- Michaela (English)
- Mikaela (Scandinavian)
- Mikayla (English)
Famous people named Mikela
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Fictional characters named Mikela
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Mikela was first seen in the United States in 1977. Mikela has ranked as high as #1186 nationally, which occurred in 1994, and has been most popular in California, Hawaii, New York, Florida, and Illinois. In the past 5 years the name Mikela has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Mikela (2006)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1977 | 6 |
| 1978 | 6 |
| 1979 | 6 |
| 1980 | 6 |
| 1982 | 8 |
| 1983 | 8 |
| 1984 | 8 |
| 1985 | 17 |
| 1986 | 8 |
| 1987 | 15 |
| 1988 | 7 |
| 1989 | 12 |
| 1990 | 9 |
| 1991 | 17 |
| 1992 | 25 |
| 1993 | 22 |
| 1994 | 51 |
| 1995 | 41 |
| 1996 | 49 |
| 1997 | 32 |
| 1998 | 47 |
| 1999 | 31 |
| 2000 | 35 |
| 2001 | 42 |
| 2002 | 26 |
| 2003 | 28 |
| 2004 | 25 |
| 2005 | 20 |
| 2006 | 25 |
| 2007 | 15 |
| 2008 | 19 |
| 2009 | 15 |
| 2010 | 17 |
| 2011 | 10 |
| 2012 | 8 |
| 2013 | 5 |
| 2014 | 20 |
| 2015 | 13 |
| 2016 | 5 |
| 2017 | 5 |
| 2018 | 14 |
| 2019 | 6 |
| 2020 | 5 |
| 2023 | 8 |