"who is like God? (none compares)"
Origin: Hebrew
Language: Hebrew
Micaela
Pronunciation: [ m-eek-AYL-uh ]
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The feminine of Michael — who compares to the divine?
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The Story of Micaela
Micaela is the Spanish and Italian feminine form of Miguel/Michael, from the Hebrew 'Mikha'el,' meaning 'who is like God?' — a rhetorical question implying that no one can compare to God. The name Michael appears in the Bible as the name of the archangel who leads God's armies. The feminine Micaela became popular throughout Catholic cultures in southern Europe and Latin America, and the spelling has remained popular in Spanish-speaking communities worldwide.
Micaela and its many spelling variants (Michaela, Mikayla, Makayla) were extremely popular in the 1990s-2000s in the United States, riding the wave of Michael's popularity for boys. The Spanish/Italian spelling Micaela is especially favored in Latino communities.
Archangel Michael is one of the most significant figures in Christian, Jewish, and Islamic traditions — the commander of Heaven's armies and protector of Israel. The name Micaela carries all of this spiritual gravity in feminine form.
Historical Record
Micaela first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 13,745 babies have been named Micaela in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Micaela is past its peak , currently ranked #1,119 for girl names in the US .
Fun Facts
- Michael/Micaela traces to a question in Hebrew — 'Who is like God?' — implying no one can match the divine
- The archangel Michael appears in the Bible, Quran, and Jewish scriptures
- Micaela is the correct Spanish/Italian spelling of the name Americanized as Mikayla or Makayla
Micaela in Other Languages
French
Michaëlle
German
Michaela
Hebrew
מִיכָאֵל (Mikha'el)
Italian
Michaela
Russian
Михаила
Spanish
Micaela
Popularity Over Time
#1,119
Current Rank
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Trend
Peaked 1995
Based on SSA data 1880–present
Year-by-year popularity data will be available soon.
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Syllables
- 4
- Popularity Rank
- #1,119
- Total SSA Count
- 216
- Cultural Origins
- Italian Spanish Latino/Hispanic American
- Pronunciation
- Easy
- Formality
- Moderate
- Cross-Cultural Ease
- High
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Common Nicknames
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Frequently Asked Questions About Micaela
What does the name Micaela mean?
"who is like God? (none compares)" (from Hebrew). Micaela is the Spanish and Italian feminine form of Miguel/Michael, from the Hebrew 'Mikha'el,' meaning 'who is like God?' — a rhetorical question implying that no one can compare to God. The name Michael appears in the Bible as the name of the archangel who leads God's armies. The feminine Micaela became popular throughout Catholic cultures in southern Europe and Latin America, and the spelling has remained popular in Spanish-speaking communities worldwide.
What is the origin of the name Micaela?
Micaela has Hebrew, Italian, Spanish, Latino/Hispanic, and American origins. In Hebrew, it means "who is like God? (none compares)".
Is Micaela a boy or girl name?
Micaela is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it is ranked #1119. As a boy name, it is ranked #21158. Micaela is more commonly used as a girl name.
How do you pronounce Micaela?
Micaela is pronounced m-eek-AYL-uh.
How popular is the name Micaela?
Micaela is currently ranked #1119 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
What are common nicknames for Micaela?
Common nicknames for Micaela include Mia, Mickey, Cae, and Kayla.
What are good middle names for Micaela?
Popular middle name pairings include Micaela Rose, Micaela Grace, Micaela Elena, Micaela Sophia, Micaela Renée, and Micaela Victoria.
What are good sibling names for Micaela?
Names that pair well with Micaela as siblings include Isabella, Gabriella, Rafael, Santiago, Lucia, Marco, and Elena.
How many syllables does Micaela have?
Micaela has 4 syllables, making it distinctive and rhythmic.
Is Micaela a common or rare name?
Micaela is an uncommon name, ranked #1119 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.
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Are there other spellings for Micaela?
Related spellings include Micah.
About the Name Micaela
Micaela is a girl name with Italian, Spanish, Latino/Hispanic, and American origins . The name means "who is like God? (none compares)" in Hebrew .
Is Micaela a boy or girl name? Micaela is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #1,119 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #21,158. Micaela is more commonly used as a girl name.
Micaela is currently ranked #1,119 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
The name Micaela has 4 syllables and is pronounced m-eek-AYL-uh, making it distinctive and memorable.
Common nicknames for Micaela include Mia, Mickey, Cae, and Kayla. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Micaela include Micah . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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