| Meaning | who is like God |
| Origin | English, Hebrew |
| Gender | Girl |
| Popularity | Moderate |
| Length | 8 |
| Syllables | 3 |
| Syllabification | Mi-chae-la |
Michaela is a captivating name with a rich cultural heritage and timeless appeal. Derived from the Hebrew name Mikha'el, it exudes strength and spirituality. Michaela is the feminine form of Michael, a name that signifies bravery and leadership. The name's meaning, "Who is like God?", carries a deep sense of divinity and independence.
Michaela has a variety of variations, such as Michelle, Mikaela, and Mikayla, offering different stylistic options. It shares similarities with names like Amelia, Isabella, and Gabriella, which are popular choices for parents seeking feminine and elegant names.
Throughout history, many remarkable women have borne the name Michaela, including accomplished actresses, dancers, athletes, and journalists. Additionally, the name has found its place in popular culture through fictional characters in various books, films, and television shows.
Choosing the name Michaela for your baby girl bestows upon her a name imbued with strength, spirituality, and a touch of grace. It is a name that will accompany her throughout life, serving as a reminder of her inner power and uniqueness.
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| Michaela Coel | British actress and screenwriter |
| Michaela DePrince | Sierra Leonean-American ballet dancer |
| Michaela Bercu | Romanian-Israeli supermodel |
| Michaela Conlin | American actress |
| Michaela Watkins | American comedian and actress |
| Michaela Pereira | Canadian television host |
| Michaela Dietz | American voice actress |
| Michaela Strachan | British television presenter |
| Michaela Haas | German-American author and journalist |
| Michaela Dornonville de la Cour | Swedish journalist and television presenter |
| Michaela McAreavey | Irish murder victim |
| Michaela Meijer | Swedish pole vaulter |
| Michaela Dorfmeister | Austrian former alpine ski racer |
| Michaela Schiffrin | American alpine ski racer |
| Michaela McManus | American actress |
| Michaela Walsh | Irish boxer |
| Michaela Tabb | Scottish snooker and pool referee |
| Michaela Pratt | Character from the TV show "How to Get Away with Murder" |
| Michaela Quinn | Character from the TV show "Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman" |
| Michaela "Mike" Quinn | Character from the film "The Lost World - Jurassic Park" |
| Michaela Beck | Character from the TV show "The 4400" |
| Michaela Banes | Character from the film "Transformers" |
| Michaela Winston | Character from the TV show "Private Practice" |
| Michaela Carapadis | Character from the TV show "Sea Patrol" |
| Michaela Stone | Character from the TV show "Manifest" |
| Michaela "Mike" | Character from the TV show "Desperate Housewives" |
| Michaela Chang | Character from the TV show "Kamen Rider Dragon Knight" |
| Michaela "Mickey" Kessler | Character from the TV show "Lovecraft Country" |