Michela
Michela is a girl's name of Italian origin.
Meaning
Who is like God?
Origin and history
Michela is an Italian feminine name derived from the Hebrew name Michael, meaning 'who is like God?'. It serves as a classic Italian counterpart to the English Michelle or Michaela. In the United States, it remains an uncommon yet recognized choice.
Popularity in the United States
2,217 babies in the United States have been named Michela since 1880. It ranks #3735 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #2012.
States where it is most popular
- NY (32.3 %)
- CA (29.2 %)
- MA (20.1 %)
- FL (5.1 %)
- NJ (4.2 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 10 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 5 |
| 1940-1950 | 40 |
| 1950-1960 | 67 |
| 1960-1970 | 94 |
| 1970-1980 | 164 |
| 1980-1990 | 333 |
| 1990-2000 | 722 |
| 2000-2010 | 468 |
| 2010-2019 | 225 |
| 2020-2029 | 89 |
Famous people named Michela
- Michela Moioli: Athlete, Olympic Champion
Nicknames
Mickey, Ella, Mimi
Fun facts
- Michela is the standard Italian feminine form corresponding to Michael or Michelle.
- In native Italian, the 'ch' combination yields a hard 'k' sound rather than a soft 'sh' sound.