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.