| Meaning | who is like God |
| Origin | Finnish, Hebrew, Scandinavian |
| Gender | Girl |
| Popularity | Moderate |
| Length | 7 |
| Syllables | 3 |
| Syllabification | Mi-kae-la |
Mikaela combines familiarity with distinctive spelling, offering recognition with individuality. This variation stands out among similar names while maintaining easy pronunciation and understanding. The name projects strength and femininity in equal measure, avoiding extremes in either direction. Mikaela adapts well to various nickname options, providing flexibility as preferences change throughout childhood and beyond. Its multicultural appeal makes it suitable for diverse family backgrounds and international contexts. The name has contemporary relevance without feeling dated or trendy, suggesting longevity in its appeal. Mikaela suits personalities ranging from athletic to artistic, scholarly to social, proving versatile across different interests and pursuits. The balanced combination of vowels and consonants creates visual harmony on documents and announcements.
| Michaela |
| Micaela |
| McKayla |
| Makayla |
| Mikayla |
| Michelle |
| Mikala |
| Mila |
| Mina |
| Mira |
| Miranda |
| Melissa |
| Mika |
| Kaela |
| Mickey |
| Miki |
| Ela |
| Mikaela Shiffrin | American Olympic skier |
| Mikaela Hoover | American actress |
| Mikaela Straus | American singer-songwriter |
| Mikaela Mayer | American actress |
| Mikaela Coel | British actress and screenwriter |
| Mikaela Fudolig | Filipino mathematician |
| Mikaela Irene Fudolig | Filipino astrophysicist |
| Mikaela Gerber | Canadian artistic gymnast |
| Mikaela Parmlid | Swedish professional golfer |
| Mikaela Bennett | American actress and singer |
| Mikaela Bradbury | American writer and activist |
| Mikaela Bridges | American basketball player |
| Mikaela Calcagno | Italian actress |
| Mikaela Correira | American actress |
| Mikaela Davis | American harpist and singer-songwriter |
| Mikaela Foecke | American volleyball player |
| Mikaela Harding | Australian Paralympic swimmer |
| Mikaela Spielberg | American actress and daughter of Steven Spielberg |
| Mikaela Barnes | Scream film series |
| Mikaela Banes | Transformers film series |
| Mikaela DuBois | The Princess and the Frog film |
| Mikaela Hyakuya | Seraph of the End manga/anime |
| Mikaela Shaw | Battlestar Galactica TV series |