Micaela
Pronunciation: [ m-eek-AYL-uh ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Micaela first appeared in US Social Security records in 1987.
Over 6 babies have been named Micaela in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Micaela is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #21,158 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #21,158
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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Micaela is also used as a girl name, ranked #1119.
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About the Name Micaela
Micaela is a boy name .
Is Micaela a boy or girl name? Micaela is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #21,158 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #1,119. Micaela is more commonly used as a girl name.
Micaela is currently ranked #21,158 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Micaela include Mic, Mica, Micay, Micaie, Ela, Elay, Elaie, Miy, Miie, and Mickins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Micaela include Micah, Micaiah, Mica . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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