Michaela Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Michaela is predominantly used for girls. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Michaela?
Michaela is spelled M-I-C-H-A-E-L-A. The name has 8 letters.
Michaela at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for girls
- Meaning
- Michaela is a feminine form derived from the Hebrew name Michael, meaning “who is like God.”
- Origin
- Michaela is derived from the Hebrew name Michael and is used in various cultures as a feminine form of the masculine name.
- Pronunciation
- mi-KAY-lah · 3 syllables
Michaela Popularity in 2025
Rank#841
Recorded Births323
- Girls usage fell 99 places to #841 and recorded 56 fewer births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Michaela Mean?
Michaela is a feminine form derived from the Hebrew name Michael, meaning “who is like God.”
Origin: Michaela is derived from the Hebrew name Michael and is used in various cultures as a feminine form of the masculine name.
How Do You Pronounce Michaela?
Pronunciationmi-KAY-lah
Syllables3
What Is the History of the Name Michaela?
- History
- Michaela is used in English-speaking countries and others as a feminine counterpart to Michael, with documented usage in modern times.
Michaela Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2003 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 323 | #841 |
| 2024 | Girls | 379 | #742 |
| 2023 | Girls | 459 | #638 |
| 2022 | Girls | 516 | #578 |
| 2021 | Girls | 523 | #578 |
| 2020 | Girls | 449 | #644 |
| 2019 | Girls | 492 | #613 |
| 2018 | Girls | 591 | #531 |
| 2017 | Girls | 608 | #517 |
| 2016 | Girls | 674 | #471 |
| 2015 | Girls | 647 | #496 |
| 2014 | Girls | 663 | #477 |
| 2013 | Girls | 744 | #409 |
| 2012 | Girls | 726 | #430 |
| 2011 | Girls | 778 | #406 |
| 2010 | Girls | 814 | #390 |
| 2009 | Girls | 876 | #368 |
| 2008 | Girls | 922 | #358 |
| 2007 | Girls | 971 | #340 |
| 2006 | Girls | 1,003 | #331 |
| 2005 | Girls | 1,153 | #287 |
| 2004 | Girls | 1,167 | #283 |
| 2004 | Boys | 6 | #9,948 |
| 2003 | Girls | 1,380 | #237 |
When Was Michaela Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
1997 · Girls
3,398 recorded births
National rank #100
1998 · Girls
3,341 recorded births
National rank #103
1996 · Girls
3,176 recorded births
National rank #102
1995 · Girls
3,083 recorded births
National rank #107
Where Michaela Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Girls
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| NJ | #422 | 18 |
| NY | #481 | 35 |
| AR | #555 | 5 |
| MA | #564 | 9 |
| MD | #600 | 8 |
| SC | #688 | 6 |
| OK | #697 | 5 |
| GA | #710 | 14 |