Mikaela Girl

Popularity: #684 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

Pronunciationmi-KAY-lah / /mɪˈkeɪ.lə/

Hebrew; Scandinavian

Meaning

Hebrew: 'who is like God?'; Scandinavian: 'gift of God'

Historical & Cultural Background

Mikaela is a feminine form of the name Michael, which has biblical origins. The name has gained popularity in various cultures, particularly in Scandinavian countries. It has also been embraced in English-speaking regions, often seen as a modern alternative to traditional names.

Trend Summary

Mikaela has seen a steady increase in popularity in the United States since the 1990s.

Similar Names

MikaylaMikailaMikelaMikaylahMikelle

Variants

  • Mikaela
  • Micaela
  • Makayla

International Variants

  • Micaela (Spanish)
  • Mikaëla (Dutch)
  • Michaela (Czech)

Famous people named Mikaela

Mikaela Shiffrin is an American alpine ski racer known for her multiple World Cup titles.

Mikaela J. Davis is an American musician and songwriter recognized for her unique blend of folk and pop music.

Mikaela F. is a social media influencer known for her lifestyle and beauty content.

Mikaela K. is a professional athlete who has competed in various international sports events.

Fictional characters named Mikaela

Mikaela Hyakuya is a character in the anime series 'Seraph of the End', known for his role as a vampire.

Mikaela is a character in the video game 'The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel', serving as a supporting character.

Sibling Suggestions

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Mikaela was first seen in the United States in 1966. Mikaela has ranked as high as #505 nationally, which occurred in 1997, and has been most popular in California, Texas, New York, Florida, and Pennsylvania. In the past 5 years the name Mikaela has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Mikaela (2024)

StateBirthsShare
CA 41
18%
TX 35
16%
FL 34
15%
NY 19
8%
VA 12
5%
NJ 12
5%
AZ 10
4%
MA 8
4%
CT 8
4%
IL 7
3%
MD 6
3%
WA 6
3%
OH 6
3%
GA 6
3%
NC 5
2%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19665
19709
19715
19727
19737
197410
197515
197628
197719
197819
197953
198031
198151
198242
198358
198463
1985134
1986130
1987136
1988145
1989204
1990265
1991252
1992253
1993441
1994862
1995838
19961,040
19971,071
19981,021
1999862
2000759
2001639
2002571
2003513
2004514
2005507
2006450
2007446
2008577
2009601
2010717
2011673
2012497
2013452
2014531
2015486
2016486
2017401
2018432
2019394
2020360
2021362
2022425
2023339
2024267