Is Michaela a boy's or girl's name?

Michaela is primarily a girl's name. It is also used as a boy's name, with 69 recorded births.

When was Michaela most popular?

Michaela reached its peak popularity in 1997 with 3,398 births that year. It is currently ranked #743 in the U.S.

How popular is the name Michaela?

Michaela is currently ranked #743 in the U.S. (2024). It has been given to 53,303 babies since 1921.

Michaela

A familiar Hebrew name with steady appeal.

Girl's name| Also boysHebrewDeclining Also a pet name

#743▼ 106in 2024

Meaning & Origin

A female given name from Hebrew.

Michaela is a girl's and boy's baby name of Hebrew origin, a feminine form of Michael, from the Hebrew Mikha'el meaning 'who is like God?' — a rhetorical question affirming God's uniqueness and power. Michaela is the Latinized feminine form used widely across English, German, and Central European traditions.

With over 53,000 U.S. births, Michaela is a proven classic. It has more European elegance than the simpler Mikayla while sharing all its spiritual Hebrew depth. The nickname Mikey or Kayla makes it versatile. A name of universal faith and enduring beauty.

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Popularity Over Time

Michaela was #283 twenty years ago and has since drifted to #743, but its charm endures.

Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Michaela
Decade	Births	Avg Rank	Trend
2020s	2,321	#637	▼
2010s	6,736	#475	▼
2000s	13,085	#274	▼
1990s	23,173	#175	▲
1980s	4,614	#508	▲
1970s	1,455	#933	▲
1960s	931	#1149	▲
1950s	640	#1275	▲
1940s	273	#1750	▲
1930s	58	#2883	▲
1920s	17	#5087	—

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(93 years, 1921–2024)

Year-by-year popularity data for the name Michaela
Year	Births	Rank	Change
2024	378	#743	-81 (-17.6%)
2023	459	#637	-57 (-11.0%)
2022	516	#578	-6 (-1.1%)
2021	522	#581	+76 (17.0%)
2020	446	#647	-46 (-9.3%)
2019	492	#614	-99 (-16.8%)
2018	591	#532	-17 (-2.8%)
2017	608	#517	-66 (-9.8%)
2016	674	#472	+27 (4.2%)
2015	647	#496	-16 (-2.4%)
2014	663	#478	-81 (-10.9%)
2013	744	#409	+18 (2.5%)
2012	726	#430	-51 (-6.6%)
2011	777	#407	-37 (-4.5%)
2010	814	#391	-62 (-7.1%)
2009	876	#368	-46 (-5.0%)
2008	922	#358	-49 (-5.0%)
2007	971	#340	-31 (-3.1%)
2006	1,002	#332	-151 (-13.1%)
2005	1,153	#287	-14 (-1.2%)

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.

Michaela as a Boy's Name

While overwhelmingly a girl's name, Michaela has also been given to 69 boys in the U.S. since 1966.

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Total births

1999

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Frequently Asked

Can Michaela be used for both boys and girls?

Yes, Michaela is used for both boys and girls. As a girl's name, it currently ranks #743. As a boy's name, it is not currently in the top rankings.

Michaela has two lives

Michaela, the baby name

#743girls

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Michaela, the pet name

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21 pets

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Last updated May 2026 · Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (1921–2024) · Methodology