Michaela
Pronunciation: [ m-eyek-EHL-uh ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Michaela first appeared in US Social Security records in 1966.
Over 69 babies have been named Michaela in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Michaela is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #20,914 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #20,914
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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Michaela is also used as a girl name, ranked #741.
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Irish Gaelic Ciarraigh origin
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Latin flos/floris origin
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About the Name Michaela
Michaela is a boy name .
Is Michaela a boy or girl name? Michaela is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #20,914 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #741. Michaela is more commonly used as a girl name.
Michaela is currently ranked #20,914 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Michaela include Mic, Mich, Michy, Michie, Micha, Michay, Michaie, Ela, Elay, Elaie, Miy, and Miie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Michaela include Michael, Micheal, Michelangelo, Michel, Micha . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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