Holding steady.
Popularity of Micala since 1979
Babies named Micala per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 5 |
| 1980s | 50 |
| 1990s | 227 |
| 2000s | 91 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Micala first appeared on U.S. birth records in 1979. The name experienced its highest usage in 1994, the peak year recorded for this spelling. It has since followed a stable trajectory with very low frequency, never breaking into the top 1000. As a phonetic variation of Michaela, Micala reflects the broader trend of creative spellings for feminine names that gained traction in the late 20th century. The name has no consistent association with any particular state, and its usage remains scattered across the country. Micala remains an uncommon choice, offering a distinctive spin on a well-known biblical root.
Micala is a variant spelling of Michaela, the feminine form of Michael. The name Michael derives from the Hebrew phrase 'mi ka'el' meaning 'who is like God?' and appears in the Bible as an archangel. Feminine forms like Michaela emerged in the 20th century, with Micala representing a simplified spelling that became popular in the United States during the 1980s and 1990s.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Mica, Cala, Micki
Sibling names for Micala
Names that share Micala's style, for a brother or sister.
