| Meaning | who is like God |
| Origin | English, Hebrew |
| Gender | Girl |
| Popularity | Moderate |
| Length | 8 |
| Syllables | 3 |
| Syllabification | Mi-chae-la |
Strong yet feminine, Michaela represents a powerful choice for any daughter. This name has maintained its popularity across generations while never feeling overdone or trendy. The classic foundation provides stability, while the softer ending adds grace and elegance. Michaela carries an inherent sense of capability and confidence, suggesting someone who can navigate both professional settings and personal relationships with equal ease. The versatility of this name extends to its nickname options, allowing the bearer to choose how she presents herself in different contexts. It transcends cultural boundaries effortlessly and ages beautifully from infancy through adulthood. Parents who value tradition without sacrificing individuality frequently gravitate toward Michaela for its perfect blend of strength and femininity.
| Mic |
| Micki |
| Kayla |
| Mikki |
| Mickie |
| 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" |