Holding steady.
Popularity of Michalla since 1990
Babies named Michalla per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 124 |
| 2000s | 12 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Michalla is a modern American variant of Michaela, first recorded in 1990. It reached its peak popularity in 1994, but has since remained rare, ranking outside the top 1000 names. The name has a stable trajectory, with occasional usage in the 1990s and early 2000s. It is most commonly found in states like California and Texas, though not strongly concentrated. As a respelling, Michalla reflects a trend of creative name adaptations in American naming culture.
Michalla is a modern American coinage, likely a respelling or elaboration of Michaela, the feminine form of Michael. Michael derives from Hebrew מִיכָאֵל (Mikha'el) meaning 'who is like God?' The spelling Michalla appears to have emerged in the late 20th century as a distinctive variant.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Micki, Micki, Allie
Sibling names for Michalla
Names that share Michalla's style, for a brother or sister.
