Meaning & Origin
A female given name from Hebrew, of modern usage, variant of Michaela.
Mikaela is a girl's baby name of Hebrew origin, a Scandinavian and Spanish variant of Michaela, the feminine form of Michael, from the Hebrew Mikhael meaning "who is like God?" — a rhetorical question affirming divine incomparability.
With over 20,000 U.S. births recorded, Mikaela has been a popular variant across multiple communities. Olympic snowboarder Mikaela Shiffrin — the most decorated alpine ski racer in history — has given the name a powerful association with athletic excellence and record-breaking achievement.