The nameMicaela
Micaela is the Italian and Spanish feminine of Michael.
- Girl's name
- Hebrew
- Feast day
Meaning
Micaela comes from the Hebrew Mikhael, "who is like God?".
Origin
Hebrew, through Italian and Spanish.
History
Micaela is a character in Bizet's opera Carmen. In the United States it reached 439th in 1995.
Famous people named Micaela
- Micaela, character in Carmen
- Micaela Schäfer, model
Popularity of the name Micaela
Micaela in the United States
Micaela was most popular in the United States in the 1990s, with 4,359 births over the decade, 29% of all recorded babies named Micaela. Its rise began around 1974, and it peaked in 1995. Half of all babies named Micaela in the United States were born before 1998. Over the last five years on record, its popularity has held steady at around 229 births a year.
Variants and related names
Sibling names for Micaela
Names from the same generation as Micaela, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Micaela mean?
Micaela comes from the Hebrew Mikhael, "who is like God?".
What is the origin of the name Micaela?
Hebrew, through Italian and Spanish.
Is Micaela a girl's or a boy's name?
Micaela is a girl's name.
How popular is the name Micaela?
In 2024, Micaela was the 1119th most popular name for baby girls in the United States, with 216 births.
What are the variants of the name Micaela?
Variants and related names of Micaela include Michel.
What are good sibling names for Micaela?
Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Deborah, Anita, Marie and Anne for a sister, Mike, Jon, Noé and Nathanael for a brother.
Who are famous people named Micaela?
Micaela, character in Carmen; Micaela Schäfer, model.