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Mikhaela

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

Meaning: A spelling of Michaela, the feminine form of Michael, from the Hebrew Mikha'el, 'who is like God?' The -kh- keeps closer to the original Hebrew and Slavic spellings.Medium

In 30 seconds: A classic feminine of Michael: Mikhaela means 'who is like God?' (said 'mih-KAY-lah'). Timeless and strong.
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Origin MediumHebrew
MeaningA spelling of Michaela, the feminine form of Michael, from the Hebrew Mikha'el, 'who is like God?' The -kh- keeps closer to the original Hebrew and Slavic spellings.
U.S. rank (2024)#11763 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births8 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1997
Total births (all-time)≈ 377

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 199719882024

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

Mikhaela spells Michaela, the feminine of Michael, from the Hebrew Mikha'el ('who is like God?'). The -kh- keeps close to the Hebrew and Slavic originals. A strong classic, rare in the U.S. in this spelling (said 'mih-KAY-lah').

In the U.S. this spelling appears rarely. Rare, classic, and strong.

Did you know? Mikhaela is a spelling of Michaela, the feminine of Michael, from the Hebrew 'who is like God?' — the -kh- echoing the original Hebrew and Slavic forms (said 'mih-KAY-lah').
Overall data confidence 50%
References — Mikhaela — Spelling of Michaela; Hebrew 'who is like God?'

Variations

MichaelaMikaelaMihaela

Nicknames

MikaKaela

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Mikhaela mean?

Mikhaela is a spelling of Michaela, the feminine of Michael, from the Hebrew 'who is like God?'

How do you pronounce Mikhaela?

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

Is Mikhaela a boy or girl name?

Mikhaela is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Mikhaela?

Mikhaela is a rare name in the U.S.

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