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Michaele

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Pronounced mih-KAY-lah /mɪˈkeɪ.lə/Medium

Meaning: A feminine form of Michael, from the Hebrew Mikha'el, 'who is like God?' -- a rhetorical name affirming that none is like God. Styled with a French-flavored -aele ending.Low

In 30 seconds: A vintage feminine of Michael: Michaele means 'who is like God?' (said 'mih-KAY-lah'). Soft, formal, and dated now.
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Origin MediumHebrew, French
MeaningA feminine form of Michael, from the Hebrew Mikha'el, 'who is like God?' -- a rhetorical name affirming that none is like God. Styled with a French-flavored -aele ending.
U.S. rank (2010)#14468 ↘ Falling
2010 U.S. births7 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1947
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,816

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 194719332010

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Michaele feminizes Michael, from Hebrew 'who is like God?' It surfaced in mid-century America, peaking around 1947, when adding a soft ending to a son's name was a fashionable way to name a daughter. It has since faded well behind Michelle and Michaela (said 'mih-KAY-lah').

It rose modestly at mid-century and then dropped off. Vintage, formal, and now rare.

Did you know? Michaele is a feminine spin on Michael, 'who is like God?' It had a quiet moment in the U.S. around 1947, when feminized boys' names felt elegant, then slipped away as Michelle and Michaela took over (said 'mih-KAY-lah').
Overall data confidence 50%
References -- Michaele — Feminine of Michael; Hebrew 'who is like God?'

Variations

MichaelaMichelleMichele

Nicknames

MickeyKayla

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Michaele mean?

Michaele is a feminine form of Michael, Hebrew for 'who is like God?'

How do you pronounce Michaele?

It's said mih-KAY-lah /mɪˈkeɪ.lə/ -- three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Michaele a boy or girl name?

Michaele is a girl's name, a feminine form of Michael.

How popular is Michaele?

Michaele is a vintage name that has largely faded; it saw modest use around the mid-twentieth century and is rare today.

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