Declining since 1998.
Popularity of Mikhaela since 1988
Babies named Mikhaela per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 12 |
| 1990s | 118 |
| 2000s | 128 |
| 2010s | 89 |
| 2020s | 30 |
Meaning & origin
Mikhaela is a feminine variant of Michael, entering U.S. baby name data in 1988. The name reached its highest usage in 1997, reflecting the broader trend of Michaela-style names in the 1990s. Since 1998, its frequency has fallen steadily, and by 2025 it no longer ranked among the top 1000. While specific top state data is not available, the spelling Mikhaela remains less common than forms like Mikayla or Michaela. Its biblical roots and accessible sound have given it modest but sustained use over several decades.
Mikhaela is a feminine variant of Michael, derived from the Hebrew phrase 'mi kha el' meaning 'who is like God?' This rhetorical question appears in the Hebrew Bible as the name of an archangel. The form Mikhaela follows the pattern of other biblical feminine variants like Michaela or Mikayla, which became common in the English-speaking world during the late 20th century.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Micky, Mickey, Mik, Kaela, Mickie
Sibling names for Mikhaela
Names that share Mikhaela's style, for a brother or sister.
