Michella Girl
Origin(s)
Pronunciationmee-KEL-ah / miˈkɛl.ləItalian; Hebrew
Meaning
Italian: Who is like God?; Hebrew: Like God
Historical & Cultural Background
Michella is a feminine form of the name Michael, which has biblical roots. The name has been used in various cultures, particularly in Italian-speaking regions. It gained popularity in the late 20th century and is often associated with strength and divinity.
Trend Summary
Michella has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States, with a modest presence in recent decades.
Similar Names
Variants
- Michele
- Mikela
International Variants
- Michaela (English)
- Michele (French)
- Mikaela (Swedish)
Famous people named Michella
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Fictional characters named Michella
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Michella was first seen in the United States in 1948. Michella has ranked as high as #1185 nationally, which occurred in 1990, and has been most popular in California, Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, and Texas. In the past 5 years the name Michella has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Michella (1989)
State | Births | Share |
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CA | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
Year | Births |
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1948 | 5 |
1951 | 6 |
1954 | 10 |
1955 | 6 |
1956 | 15 |
1957 | 13 |
1958 | 16 |
1959 | 9 |
1960 | 12 |
1961 | 11 |
1962 | 14 |
1963 | 11 |
1964 | 27 |
1965 | 17 |
1966 | 26 |
1967 | 29 |
1968 | 24 |
1969 | 36 |
1970 | 34 |
1971 | 31 |
1972 | 36 |
1973 | 23 |
1974 | 34 |
1975 | 27 |
1976 | 19 |
1977 | 26 |
1978 | 26 |
1979 | 23 |
1980 | 15 |
1981 | 29 |
1982 | 25 |
1983 | 19 |
1984 | 17 |
1985 | 22 |
1986 | 21 |
1987 | 16 |
1988 | 21 |
1989 | 27 |
1990 | 42 |
1991 | 24 |
1992 | 27 |
1993 | 21 |
1994 | 17 |
1995 | 14 |
1996 | 10 |
1997 | 14 |
1998 | 17 |
1999 | 6 |
2000 | 15 |
2001 | 5 |
2002 | 13 |
2003 | 8 |
2005 | 7 |
2006 | 10 |
2007 | 7 |
2008 | 9 |
2009 | 9 |
2010 | 7 |
2011 | 5 |
2012 | 5 |
2015 | 5 |
2016 | 7 |
2017 | 5 |
2019 | 5 |
2020 | 6 |