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Michella

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Pronounced mih-KEL-ah /mɪˈkɛl.ə/Medium

Meaning: A spelling in the Michelle/Micaela family, from Michael, the Hebrew 'who is like God?' Soft and classic.Low

In 30 seconds: A soft form of Michelle: Michella traces to 'who is like God?' (said 'mih-KEL-ah'). Warm and classic.

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Origin MediumFrench, Hebrew

MeaningA spelling in the Michelle/Micaela family, from Michael, the Hebrew 'who is like God?' Soft and classic.

U.S. rank (2020)#14532 ↗ Rising

2020 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year1990

Total births (all-time)≈ 1,098

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Michella is a spelling in the Michelle/Micaela family, from the Hebrew Michael, 'who is like God?' It reads soft and classic — rare in the U.S. (said 'mih-KEL-ah').

It appears only rarely in the U.S. Rare, soft, and classic.

Did you know? Michella respells Michelle/Micaela — from Michael, 'who is like God?' — a warm, feminine classic (said 'mih-KEL-ah').

Overall data confidence 42%

References — Michella — Michelle/Micaela form; 'who is like God?'

Variations

MichelleMicaelaMikella

Nicknames

MichiElla

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Michella mean?

Michella is a spelling of Michelle/Micaela, from the Hebrew Michael, 'who is like God?'

How do you pronounce Michella?

It's said mih-KEL-ah /mɪˈkɛl.ə/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Michella a boy or girl name?

Michella is a girl's name.

How popular is Michella?

Michella is a rare name in the U.S.