Declining since 1996, #4,172 for girls today.
Popularity of Michaella since 1941
Babies named Michaella per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1940s | 10 |
| 1950s | 26 |
| 1960s | 47 |
| 1970s | 79 |
| 1980s | 219 |
| 1990s | 924 |
| 2000s | 530 |
| 2010s | 322 |
| 2020s | 152 |
Meaning & origin
Michaella first appeared on the U.S. Social Security list in 1941 but remained relatively rare until the 1990s. It reached its peak popularity in 1997, when it ranked 4172 in 2025 with 1 in 47,273 baby girls receiving it, showing a decline since 1996. The name is particularly common in Florida and Texas, reflecting its appeal in diverse, multicultural regions. As a feminine form of Michael, Michaella carries a strong biblical heritage while offering a melodic, feminine alternative. Its steady use from the mid-20th century to the 1990s suggests it resonated with parents seeking a name that feels both traditional and modern, though its recent decline indicates it may be losing ground to shorter, more streamlined variants like Mikayla.
Michaella is a feminine form of Michael, derived from the Hebrew name Mikha'el meaning 'Who is like God?' This rhetorical question implies that no one is like God. The name Michael appears in the Bible as one of the archangels, and its feminine forms became popular in the English-speaking world in the mid-20th century.
Where Michaella is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Michaella” around the world
Where Michaella lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
10
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Micha, Ellie, Mickey
Sibling names for Michaella
Names that share Michaella's style, for a brother or sister.
