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Mikhaila

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

Meaning: A spelling of Mikayla or Michaela, the feminine of Michael, from the Hebrew Mikha'el, 'who is like God?' The -kh- reflects Slavic and Hebrew spellings.Low

In 30 seconds: A strong feminine of Michael: Mikhaila means 'who is like God?' (said 'mih-KY-lah'). Classic and bold.
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Origin MediumHebrew
MeaningA spelling of Mikayla or Michaela, the feminine of Michael, from the Hebrew Mikha'el, 'who is like God?' The -kh- reflects Slavic and Hebrew spellings.
U.S. rank (2024)#11764 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births8 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1996
Total births (all-time)≈ 522

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 199619842024

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

Mikhaila spells Mikayla or Michaela, from the Hebrew Mikha'el ('who is like God?'). The -kh- keeps close to Slavic and Hebrew originals. Bold and classic, it is rare in this spelling in the U.S. (said 'mih-KY-lah').

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

Did you know? Mikhaila is a spelling of Mikayla/Michaela, the feminine of Michael ('who is like God?'), with a -kh- that echoes Slavic and Hebrew forms (said 'mih-KY-lah').
Overall data confidence 48%
References — Mikhaila — Spelling of Mikayla/Michaela; Hebrew 'who is like God?'

Variations

MikaylaMichaelaMikaila

Nicknames

MikaKaila

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If you like Mikhaila…

Mikayla— the standard spelling of the same name
Michaela— the source name for the sound
Makayla— a like Michaela respelling
Mikaela— a like spelling of Michaela

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Mikhaila mean?

Mikhaila is a spelling of Mikayla/Michaela, the feminine of Michael, 'who is like God?'

How do you pronounce Mikhaila?

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

Is Mikhaila a boy or girl name?

Mikhaila is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Mikhaila?

Mikhaila is a rare name in the U.S.

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