Mikaela
“Who is like God?”
Hebrew origin · Girl name
#1037US 2025
241Births / yr
↓Falling
19.6kAll-time births
📅 Since 196600.06% of births at peak
How to pronounce Mikaela
mee·KAY·luh
/miː.ˈkeɪ.lə/ · stress on KAY · 3 syllables
“Who is like God?”
Hebrew origin · Girl name
What does Mikaela mean and where does it come from?
Mikaela is the feminine form of Michael, originating from the Hebrew name מִיכָאֵל (Mikha'el). The name is commonly used in various countries and has seen particular popularity in Scandinavia and among Hebrew speakers. Many variations exist, including Michaela and Mikayla. Notable people include Mik
Cultural significance
Mikaela has been a cherished name across cultures, particularly in Hebrew-speaking communities, where it reflects values of who is like god?.
Peak popularity
Reached #273 in 1997 — currently #1037 in the US.
How else can you spell Mikaela?
Same sound, different look — useful if you want something slightly more distinctive
How popular is Mikaela right now?
Falling — down 69 spots — currently #1037 in the US out of 135.5k tracked names
The story of Mikaela
Mikaela is a relatively modern name, first appearing in US records in 1966. A total of 19,069 babies have received this name. The name has grown more popular over time, rising from #5754 in 1970 to #819 in 2023.
Names that peaked alongside Mikaela in 1997:
Mikaela by decade
Mikaela peaked in the 1990s. See all 1990s names →
| Decade | Births | |
|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 5 | |
| 1970s | 172 | |
| 1980s | 995 | |
| 1990s ★ | 6,904 | |
| 2000s | 5,575 | |
| 2010s | 5,061 | |
| 2020s | 866 |
What are good nicknames for Mikaela?
CZECH
Míša
ENGLISH
ChelleMicaMichelyneMikkiShell
FRENCH
Micheline
GERMAN
Michi
Famous people named Mikaela
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Mikaela (historical community leader)
Mikaela led communities across the ancient Near East who passed this name through generations.
How is Mikaela written in other languages?
What are the boy versions of Mikaela?
Mikha'il ARABICMikel BASQUEMitxel BASQUEMichael BIBLICAL GREEKMikhael BIBLICAL GREEKMikha'el BIBLICAL HEBREWMichael BIBLICAL LATINMichael BIBLICALMihail BULGARIANMikhail BULGARIANMisho BULGARIANMiquel CATALANMyghal CORNISHMihael CROATIANMiho CROATIANMihovil CROATIANMijo CROATIANMichael CZECHMichal CZECHMichael DANISHMikael DANISHMikkel DANISHMaikel DUTCHMichaël DUTCHMichael DUTCHMichel DUTCHMichiel DUTCHMick DUTCHMichael ENGLISHMicheal ENGLISHMick ENGLISHMickey ENGLISHMicky ENGLISHMike ENGLISHMikey ENGLISHMiĉjo ESPERANTOMiĥaelo ESPERANTOMikelo ESPERANTOMihkel ESTONIANMikkjal FAROESEMika FINNISHMikael FINNISHMikko FINNISHMiska FINNISHMichaël FRENCHMichel FRENCHMickaël FRENCHMikheil GEORGIANMisho GEORGIANMichael GERMANMichel GERMANMichi GERMANMichail GREEKMichalis GREEKMihail GREEKMihalis GREEKMikala HAWAIIANMikha'el HEBREWMihály HUNGARIANMiksa HUNGARIANMisi HUNGARIANMiska HUNGARIANMícheál IRISHMichele ITALIANMihails LATVIANMiķelis LATVIANMykolas LITHUANIANMihail MACEDONIANMikaere MAORIMichel MEDIEVAL FRENCHMichael NORWEGIANMikael NORWEGIANMikkel NORWEGIANMikhailu OLD CHURCH SLAVICMichał POLISHMiguel PORTUGUESEMiguelito PORTUGUESEMihai ROMANIANMihail ROMANIANMihăiță ROMANIANMichail RUSSIANMikhail RUSSIANMisha RUSSIANMihkkal SAMIMìcheal SCOTTISHMicheil SCOTTISHMihailo SERBIANMihajlo SERBIANMijo SERBIANMiša SERBIANMiško SERBIANMichal SLOVAKMiha SLOVENEMihael SLOVENEMiguel SPANISHMiguelito SPANISHMichael SWEDISHMikael SWEDISHMikail TURKISHMikhailo UKRAINIANMykhail UKRAINIANMykhailo UKRAINIANMykhaylo UKRAINIANMeical WELSHMitch ENGLISHMitchell ENGLISHRichelle ENGLISH
Common questions about the name Mikaela
What does the name Mikaela mean?
Mikaela means "Who is like God?" — a name rooted in Hebrew tradition that carries both historical depth and timeless appeal. The meaning reflects values that have made this name endure across generations.
How popular is the name Mikaela?
Mikaela is currently ranked #819 as a girl name in the US and is becoming rarer and more distinctive, making it a unique choice that stands out.
What is the cultural origin of Mikaela?
Mikaela originates from Hebrew tradition. Hebrew names tend to carry strong cultural heritage and have spread across the world through migration, literature, and religion over centuries.
How do you pronounce the name Mikaela?
Mikaela is a three-syllable name pronounced mee-KAY-luh. The pronunciation is straightforward for English speakers, and the name reads clearly on paper — an important practical consideration for parents.
What sibling names go well with Mikaela?
Mikaela pairs beautifully with sibling names that share a similar Hebrew heritage or complement its melodic and flowing sound. Names with a similar vibe create a cohesive sibling set without matching too closely.