Micaela
Micaela is a girl's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Who is like God?
Origin and history
Micaela is a feminine name of Hebrew origin, serving as a variation of Michaela or Michael. It means 'who is like God?'. In the United States, it has enjoyed steady, moderate usage as a classic alternative spelling of Michaela.
Popularity in the United States
14,977 babies in the United States have been named Micaela since 1880. It ranks #1278 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1034.
States where it is most popular
- CA (22.3 %)
- TX (22.1 %)
- FL (7.6 %)
- NY (5.9 %)
- IL (4.8 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 7 |
| 1900-1910 | 34 |
| 1910-1920 | 160 |
| 1920-1930 | 343 |
| 1930-1940 | 233 |
| 1940-1950 | 281 |
| 1950-1960 | 289 |
| 1960-1970 | 262 |
| 1970-1980 | 586 |
| 1980-1990 | 1,675 |
| 1990-2000 | 4,359 |
| 2000-2010 | 3,106 |
| 2010-2019 | 2,320 |
| 2020-2029 | 1,322 |
Famous people named Micaela
- Micaela Bastidas: Revolutionary leader, National hero
- Micaela Suárez: Actress, YouTuber
Nicknames
Mica, Micky, Mickie
Fun facts
- Micaela is the traditional Spanish, Italian, and Portuguese spelling of the name Michaela.
- The name has maintained consistent representation in U.S. birth records over the past several decades.