Mikaela

Mikaela: name meaning, origin and popularity

Girl nameHebrew origin

Meaning and origin of Mikaela

  • A female given name from Hebrew, of modern usage, variant of Michaela.

How popular is Mikaela?

241U.S. babies in 2025
#273peak rank (1997)
20,719babies since 1880

Since 1880, 20,719 girls in the U.S. have been named Mikaela. Its highest rank for girls was #273 in 1997. In 2025, 241 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.

188019201960200020251,071 peak/yr
U.S. births per year with this name, 1880–2025 (SSA)

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Mikaela FAQ

What does the name Mikaela mean?

A female given name from Hebrew, of modern usage, variant of Michaela.

What is the origin of the name Mikaela?

Mikaela is listed as a name of Hebrew origin.

How popular is the name Mikaela?

Since 1880, 20,719 girls in the U.S. have been named Mikaela. Its highest rank for girls was #273 in 1997. In 2025, 241 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.

Is Mikaela a boy or girl name?

Mikaela is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 20,719 girls and 0 boys since 1880.

Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.