The nameMichaela
Michaela is a girl's name, the feminine of Michael.
- Girl's name
- Hebrew
Meaning
Like Michael, it comes from the Hebrew Mikhael, "who is like God?".
Origin
Hebrew.
History
In France it has been given in small numbers since the 1910s.
Popularity of the name Michaela
Michaela in France
2511thmost popular girls' name in France, latest official figures
1973peak year (25 births)
660babies named Michaela in France since 1900
Michaela was most popular in France in the 1970s, with 165 births over the decade, 25% of all recorded babies named Michaela. Its rise began around 1915, and it peaked in 1973. Half of all babies named Michaela in France were born before 1983, so it is mostly a parents' generation name.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Michaela mean?
Like Michael, it comes from the Hebrew Mikhael, "who is like God?".
What is the origin of the name Michaela?
Hebrew.
Is Michaela a girl's or a boy's name?
Michaela is a girl's name.