Michaela Name Meaning

Helen Doanna

By Helen Doanna

Lastest Updated July 9, 2024
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Fact: As the femenine form of Michael, the name is often associated with the archangel Michael from the Judeo – Christian tradition.

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A Deep Dive

Michaela Overview

Meaning

Who is like God

Gender

Girl

Origin

Hebrew

Etymology

Derived from the Hebrew name Michael, meaning “Who is like God?” The name has evolved through various cultures and languages, including German, Swedish, and English.

Religion

Christianity

Pronunciation

/mɪˈkeɪ.lə/

Popularity

Michaela is popular in many countries, including the USA, Germany, and the Czech Republic. In 2023, it ranked #635 for girls in the USA.

Syllable

3 syllables

Length

8 letters

Numerology

7 (Analytical, Studious, Knowledgeable)

Name Styles

Traditional, Classic, Vintage

Associated Traits

Strong, graceful, elegant, intelligent

Name Day

September 29th
A Deep Dive

Michaela Variations in Different Cultures

Popular Variations

Mikayla, Micaela, Mikaela, Michela, Makayla, Michella, Mikaella, Mykayla, Mikhaila, Michayla

Common Nicknames

Mikki, Kayla, Mickey, Miki, Micha

Diminutives

Mikki, Miki, Michi, Kay

Famous People

  • Michaela Coel
    (British Actress)
  • Michaela Conlin
    (American Actress)
  • Michaela Pereira
    (Canadian Journalist)
  • Michaela Schiffrin
    (American Alpine Ski Racer)
  • Michaela Watkins
    (American Actress)

Pop Culture Icons and Works

  • "Michaela and Her Dog"
    (Children's Book)
  • Michaela Quinn
    ("Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman," TV Series)
  • Michaela Pratt
    ("How to Get Away with Murder," TV Series)
  • "The Adventures of Michaela"
    (Film)
  • Michaela Stones
    ("The Librarians," TV Series)

What Is the Meaning of Michaela?

Michaela means “Who is like God?” It is a rhetorical question meant to emphasize the uniqueness and unmatched nature of God.

What Is the Origin of The Name Michaela?

The name Michaela has Hebrew origins and is the feminine form of Michael, which also means “Who is like God?”

Michaela Name Popularity

Popularity Chart of the Name Michaela in the U.S. over the Years

United States flagUnited States#5812021#5792022#6352023
Top 3 Rankings#1001997#1021996#1031998

Annual Statistics Breakdown for Michaela

YearName RankingNumber of BirthsBirth Rate (%)
2023635
(-56 from 2022)
457
(-57 from 2022)
0.02613
2022579
(+2 from 2021)
514
(-7 from 2021)
0.02867
2021581
(+66 from 2020)
521
(+76 from 2020)
0.02908
2020647
(-36 from 2019)
445
(-47 from 2019)
0.02517
2019611
(-79 from 2018)
492
(-98 from 2018)
0.02681
2018532
(-15 from 2017)
590
(-17 from 2017)
0.03173
2017517
(-45 from 2016)
607
(-66 from 2016)
0.03213
2016472
(+24 from 2015)
673
(+26 from 2015)
0.03476
2015496
(-19 from 2014)
647
(-16 from 2014)
0.03316
2014477
(-68 from 2013)
663
(-81 from 2013)
0.03389
2013409
(+21 from 2012)
744
(+19 from 2012)
0.03860
2012430
(-24 from 2011)
725
(-52 from 2011)
0.03738
2011406
(-15 from 2010)
777
(-36 from 2010)
0.04010
2010391
(-23 from 2009)
813
(-63 from 2009)
0.04147
2009368
(-10 from 2008)
876
(-46 from 2008)
0.04326
2008358
(-18 from 2007)
922
(-49 from 2007)
0.04427
2007340
(-9 from 2006)
971
(-31 from 2006)
0.04588
2006331
(-44 from 2005)
1002
(-151 from 2005)
0.04793
2005287
(-5 from 2004)
1153
(-14 from 2004)
0.05681
2004282
(-45 from 2003)
1167
(-213 from 2003)
0.05784
2003237
(-36 from 2002)
1380
(-235 from 2002)
0.06878
2002201
(-23 from 2001)
1615
(-212 from 2001)
0.08177
2001178
(-24 from 2000)
1827
(-345 from 2000)
0.09223
2000154
(-29 from 1999)
2172
(-485 from 1999)
0.10883
1999125
(-22 from 1998)
2657
(-684 from 1998)
0.13648
1998103
(-3 from 1997)
3341
(-57 from 1997)
0.17235
1997100
(+2 from 1996)
3398
(+222 from 1996)
0.17798
1996102
(+5 from 1995)
3176
(+93 from 1995)
0.16565
1995107
(+2 from 1994)
3083
(+39 from 1994)
0.16044
1994109
(+60 from 1993)
3044
(+1192 from 1993)
0.15615
1993169
(+119 from 1992)
1852
(+892 from 1992)
0.09394
1992288
(+48 from 1991)
960
(+178 from 1991)
0.04789
1991336
(-25 from 1990)
782
(-96 from 1990)
0.03846
1990311
(-42 from 1989)
878
(-120 from 1989)
0.04274
1989269
(+109 from 1988)
998
(+365 from 1988)
0.05010
1988378
(+39 from 1987)
633
(+98 from 1987)
0.03292
1987417
(+5 from 1986)
535
(+16 from 1986)
0.02855
1986422
(+11 from 1985)
519
(+11 from 1985)
0.02812
1985433
(+126 from 1984)
508
(+175 from 1984)
0.02751
1984559
(+44 from 1983)
333
(+40 from 1983)
0.01847
1983603
(+27 from 1982)
293
(+8 from 1982)
0.01637
1982630
(+66 from 1981)
285
(+42 from 1981)
0.01571
1981696
(-31 from 1980)
243
(-24 from 1980)
0.01359
1980665
(+69 from 1979)
267
(+42 from 1979)
0.01499
1979734
(+121 from 1978)
225
(+52 from 1978)
0.01306
1978855
(+7 from 1977)
173
(+3 from 1977)
0.01052
1977862
(+6 from 1976)
170
(+14 from 1976)
0.01033
1976868
(+139 from 1975)
156
(+36 from 1975)
0.00992
19751007
(-43 from 1974)
120
(-8 from 1974)
0.00769
1974964
(+83 from 1973)
128
(+17 from 1973)
0.00817
19731047
(-41 from 1972)
111
(-6 from 1972)
0.00714
19721006
(-17 from 1971)
117
(-10 from 1971)
0.00726
1971989
(-9 from 1970)
127
(-1 from 1970)
0.00725
1970980
(-88 from 1969)
128
(-11 from 1969)
0.00699
1969892
(+139 from 1968)
139
(+38 from 1968)
0.00789
19681031
(-80 from 1967)
101
(-13 from 1967)
0.00591
1967951
(+80 from 1966)
114
(+13 from 1966)
0.00664
19661031
(-18 from 1965)
101
(-5 from 1965)
0.00575
19651013
(+113 from 1964)
106
(+11 from 1964)
0.00580
19641126
(+63 from 1963)
95
(+11 from 1963)
0.00485
19631189
(+170 from 1962)
84
(+18 from 1962)
0.00423
19621359
(-40 from 1961)
66
(-5 from 1961)
0.00326
19611319
(+202 from 1960)
71
(+18 from 1960)
0.00342
19601521
(-55 from 1959)
53
(-1 from 1959)
0.00255
19591466
(-71 from 1958)
54
(-4 from 1958)
0.00260
19581395
(-133 from 1957)
58
(-11 from 1957)
0.00281
19571262
(-68 from 1956)
69
(-7 from 1956)
0.00329
19561194
(-37 from 1955)
76
(+2 from 1955)
0.00369
19551157
(-17 from 1954)
74
(-1 from 1954)
0.00369
19541140
(+85 from 1953)
75
(+13 from 1953)
0.00377
19531225
(-137 from 1952)
62
(-13 from 1952)
0.00321
19521088
(+115 from 1951)
75
(+15 from 1951)
0.00394
19511203
(+321 from 1950)
60
(+23 from 1950)
0.00325
19501524
(-35 from 1949)
37
(-1 from 1949)
0.00210
19491489
(+59 from 1948)
38
(+2 from 1948)
0.00216
19481548
(+204 from 1947)
36
(+6 from 1947)
0.00207
19471752
(-313 from 1946)
30
(-7 from 1946)
0.00165
19461439
(+149 from 1945)
37
(+10 from 1945)
0.00229
19451588
(+110 from 1944)
27
(+3 from 1944)
0.00201
19441698
(+92 from 1943)
24
(+1 from 1943)
0.00176
19431790
(-231 from 1942)
23
(-5 from 1942)
0.00160
19421559
(+460 from 1941)
28
(+11 from 1941)
0.00201
19412019
(+279 from 1940)
17
(+4 from 1940)
0.00136
19402298
(-501 from 1939)
13
(-6 from 1939)
0.00110
19391797
(+428 from 1938)
19
(+5 from 1938)
0.00168
19382225
(+223 from 1937)
14
(+2 from 1937)
0.00123
19372448
(+1293 from 1935)
12
(+6 from 1935)
0.00109
19360
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19353741
(-335 from 1933)
6
(-1 from 1933)
0.00055
19340
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19333406
(+469 from 1927)
7
No change from 1927
0.00067
19320
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19310
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19300
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19290
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19280
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19273875
(+1092 from 1923)
7
(+2 from 1923)
0.00057
19260
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19250
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19240
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19234967
(+132 from 1921)
5
No change from 1921
0.00040
19220
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19215099
First SSA data recorded
5
First SSA data recorded
0.00039
19200
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19190
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19180
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19170
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19160
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19150
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19140
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19130
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19120
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19110
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19100
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19090
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19080
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19070
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19060
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19050
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19040
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19030
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19020
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19010
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19000
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18990
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18980
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18970
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18960
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18950
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18940
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18930
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18920
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18910
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18900
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18890
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18880
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18870
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18860
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18850
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18840
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18830
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18820
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18810
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18800
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000

American States Popularity Rankings for Michaela

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Number of Births )

California (CA)

California (CA) flagCalifornia (CA)#6802021#8012022#8332023

New York (NY)

New York (NY) flagNew York (NY)#3412021#2932022#3212023

Texas (TX)

Texas (TX) flagTexas (TX)#8072021#6492022#8672023

Ohio (OH)

Ohio (OH) flagOhio (OH)#5452021#5912022#5772023

Massachusetts (MA)

Massachusetts (MA) flagMassachusetts (MA)#4492021#3012022#4542023

Florida (FL)

Florida (FL) flagFlorida (FL)#5082021#4092022#5452023

Pennsylvania (PA)

Pennsylvania (PA) flagPennsylvania (PA)#3202021#6632022#4132023

Illinois (IL)

Illinois (IL) flagIllinois (IL)#6022021#4872022#7102023

North Carolina (NC)

North Carolina (NC) flagNorth Carolina (NC)#6732021#8092022#5392023

Michigan (MI)

Michigan (MI) flagMichigan (MI)#6082021#6462022#8462023

Georgia (GA)

Georgia (GA) flagGeorgia (GA)#4962021#5532022#5582023

Virginia (VA)

Virginia (VA) flagVirginia (VA)#4482021#4192022#8152023

Missouri (MO)

Missouri (MO) flagMissouri (MO)#6112019#10412020#9162021

Nebraska (NE)

Nebraska (NE) flagNebraska (NE)#2572009#4752010#4092019

Indiana (IN)

Indiana (IN) flagIndiana (IN)#7372021#10132022#7272023

New Jersey (NJ)

New Jersey (NJ) flagNew Jersey (NJ)#2862021#3852022#2412023

Minnesota (MN)

Minnesota (MN) flagMinnesota (MN)#5232018#5462019#6722021

Wisconsin (WI)

Wisconsin (WI) flagWisconsin (WI)#6482021#9092022#9352023

Washington (WA)

Washington (WA) flagWashington (WA)#7682021#6722022#9102023

Tennessee (TN)

Tennessee (TN) flagTennessee (TN)#9572021#7422022#6442023

Colorado (CO)

Colorado (CO) flagColorado (CO)#6522018#6672020#7452023

Maryland (MD)

Maryland (MD) flagMaryland (MD)#2942021#5032022#6512023

Arizona (AZ)

Arizona (AZ) flagArizona (AZ)#10102021#10192022#8212023

Connecticut (CT)

Connecticut (CT) flagConnecticut (CT)#3062021#2592022#3552023

Rhode Island (RI)

Rhode Island (RI) flagRhode Island (RI)#2172011#2122012#1332014

Kentucky (KY)

Kentucky (KY) flagKentucky (KY)#6162021#7122022#5532023

South Carolina (SC)

South Carolina (SC) flagSouth Carolina (SC)#7592021#4552022#7832023

Iowa (IA)

Iowa (IA) flagIowa (IA)#4222013#6722015#6522023

Oklahoma (OK)

Oklahoma (OK) flagOklahoma (OK)#6992019#5972021#7912023

Kansas (KS)

Kansas (KS) flagKansas (KS)#5832012#5842013#5582021

Louisiana (LA)

Louisiana (LA) flagLouisiana (LA)#7182018#5612020#5432022

Alabama (AL)

Alabama (AL) flagAlabama (AL)#6742019#8282022#9302023

Oregon (OR)

Oregon (OR) flagOregon (OR)#6242010#4132014#7702015

Arkansas (AR)

Arkansas (AR) flagArkansas (AR)#5372016#5602017#6432020

Mississippi (MS)

Mississippi (MS) flagMississippi (MS)#3672016#5342017#5232022

Maine (ME)

Maine (ME) flagMaine (ME)#1482006#2342007#2502011

New Mexico (NM)

New Mexico (NM) flagNew Mexico (NM)#2252011#2752013#2542020

Utah (UT)

Utah (UT) flagUtah (UT)#3982004#7832005#7302008

West Virginia (WV)

West Virginia (WV) flagWest Virginia (WV)#3172007#3322010#3902012

New Hampshire (NH)

New Hampshire (NH) flagNew Hampshire (NH)#1882004#2262006#2492019

Nevada (NV)

Nevada (NV) flagNevada (NV)#6202015#4892021#5712022

South Dakota (SD)

South Dakota (SD) flagSouth Dakota (SD)#882000#932001#1392002

Montana (MT)

Montana (MT) flagMontana (MT)#1022002#1802003#2272006

Idaho (ID)

Idaho (ID) flagIdaho (ID)#2422002#3892004#3452005

Hawaii (HI)

Hawaii (HI) flagHawaii (HI)#2782007#1302010#1832015

Vermont (VT)

Vermont (VT) flagVermont (VT)#1342001#1282003#822005

North Dakota (ND)

North Dakota (ND) flagNorth Dakota (ND)#1632002#1832003#2202012

Alaska (AK)

Alaska (AK) flagAlaska (AK)#1282001#1542002#2082005

District of Columbia (DC)

District of Columbia (DC) flagDistrict of Columbia (DC)#2182012#2742017#2182022

Delaware (DE)

Delaware (DE) flagDelaware (DE)#1732008#2162010#2262011

Wyoming (WY)

Wyoming (WY) flagWyoming (WY)#541997#481998#1282002

Popularity Rankings for Michaela in other Countries and American Territories

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Rankings)

Popularity in Slovakia

Slovakia flagSlovakia#182021#192022#222023

Popularity in Austria

Austria flagAustria#1912009#1672010#1722015

Popularity in Ireland

Ireland flagIreland#2702021#2372022#2472023

Popularity in Iceland

Iceland flagIceland#3262021

Popularity in New Zealand

New Zealand flagNew Zealand#3642016#4292019#4522022

Popularity in Scotland

Scotland flagScotland#3692017#3762019#4182022

Popularity in Poland

Poland flagPoland#6032019#3802020#4582023

Popularity in Canada

Canada flagCanada#4332021#3882022#6012023

Popularity in Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland flagNorthern Ireland#3972020#4462021#4182022

Popularity in Germany

Germany flagGermany#4852011#4092016#4722018

Popularity in Norway

Norway flagNorway#4352011#5452014#5202017

Popularity in Quebec, Canada

Quebec, Canada flagQuebec, Canada#4682019#4952020#6002021

Popularity in England and Wales

England and Wales flagEngland and Wales#6942019#6432020#7092021

Popularity in Switzerland

Switzerland flagSwitzerland#9622018#6552019#9392020

Popularity in Sweden

Sweden flagSweden#7742023

Source: Social Security Administration (SSA) and Other National Sources

Is Michaela a Name for Boys or Girls?

Although derived from the masculine name Michael, Michaela is overwhelmingly given to girls.

Variants, Nicknames, Diminutives, and Ideal Middle Names for Michaela

Michaela in Famous People Names and Pop Culture

  • Michaela Coel (Actress, 1987): A British actress and screenwriter acclaimed for her work on the series "I May Destroy You."
  • Michaela Conlin (Actress, 1978): An American actress best known for her role as Angela Montenegro on the TV series "Bones."
  • Michaela Pereira (Journalist, 1970): A Canadian journalist and TV personality who co-hosted CNN’s morning show "New Day."
  • Michaela Schiffrin (Alpine Ski Racer, 1995): An American alpine ski racer with multiple World Cup titles and Olympic medals.
  • Michaela Watkins (Actress, 1971): An American actress and comedian known for her roles on "Saturday Night Live" and "Casual."
  • "Michaela and Her Dog" (2009 Children's Book): A heartwarming story about a young girl named Michaela and her adventures with her beloved pet.
  • Michaela Quinn ("Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman," 1993 TV Series): A Boston physician who moves to the Wild West to practice medicine and faces numerous challenges.
  • Michaela Pratt ("How to Get Away with Murder," 2014 TV Series): A law student mentored by a brilliant but morally ambiguous professor.
  • "The Adventures of Michaela" (2012 Film): A coming-of-age film following Michaela as she navigates the complexities of teenage life.
  • Michaela Stones ("The Librarians," 2014 TV Series): A character who helps protect ancient artifacts with magical properties.
  • None

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