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Mikaella

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Pronounced mih-KY-lah /mɪˈkaɪ.lɑ/Medium

Meaning: A spelling of Michaela — a feminine of Michael, from Hebrew, 'who is like God?'Low

In 30 seconds: Who is like God?: Mikaella spells Michaela. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'mih-KY-lah').
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Origin LowHebrew
MeaningA spelling of Michaela — a feminine of Michael, from Hebrew, 'who is like God?'
U.S. rank (2025)#7763 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births14 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2010
Total births (all-time)≈ 675

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201019892025

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

Mikaella is a spelling of Michaela — a feminine of Michael, from Hebrew, 'who is like God?'. A lyrical, classic name (said 'mih-KY-lah'; nicknames Mika, Ella).

In the U.S. it appears as a modern spelling. Rare in this form, who-is-like-God at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Michael asks 'who is like God?' in Hebrew — Mikaella is a feminine spelling (Michaela), lyrical and classic (said 'mih-KY-lah').
Overall data confidence 50%
References — Michaela — Hebrew etymology

Variations

MichaelaMikaelaMikayla

Nicknames

Mika

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Michaela— the standard spelling
Mikaela— a fellow spelling
Mikayla— a kin spelling
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Frequently Asked

What does the name Mikaella mean?

Mikaella spells Michaela — Hebrew 'who is like God?'

How do you pronounce Mikaella?

It's said mih-KY-lah /mɪˈkaɪ.lɑ/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Mikaella a boy or girl name?

Mikaella is a girl's name.

How popular is Mikaella?

Mikaella is a rare spelling in the U.S.

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