Mikaela
Mikaela is a girl's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Who is like God?
Origin and history
Mikaela is a feminine name of Hebrew origin, serving as a popular variant spelling of Michaela. It derives from the rhetorical question meaning 'who is like God?'. In the United States, it emerged as a modern alternative spelling during the late 20th century and remains well established.
Popularity in the United States
20,719 babies in the United States have been named Mikaela since 1880. It ranks #1041 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #794.
States where it is most popular
- CA (18 %)
- TX (10.7 %)
- NY (7.4 %)
- FL (6.7 %)
- PA (3.9 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 5 |
| 1970-1980 | 172 |
| 1980-1990 | 994 |
| 1990-2000 | 6,905 |
| 2000-2010 | 5,577 |
| 2010-2019 | 5,070 |
| 2020-2029 | 1,996 |
Famous people named Mikaela
- Mikaela Shiffrin: Alpine skier, Olympic athlete
- Mikaela Hoover: Actress
Nicknames
Miki, Kayla, Mik
Fun facts
- While rooted in Hebrew, Mikaela is particularly popular as a spelling in Scandinavian and Slavic regions.
- World-champion skier Mikaela Shiffrin brought global recognition to this specific spelling of the name.