Micaella
A female given name of rare usage, variant of Michaela.
Every Micaella since 1985 — 365 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Micaella
Micaella is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #8,693 in 2025 with 12 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1985, 365 American babies have been named Micaella. Its peak came in 2007, when 24 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Micaella stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Micaella year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 12 | #8,693 |
| 2024 | — | — |
| 2023 | 11 | #9,407 |
| 2022 | — | — |
| 2021 | 10 | #10,076 |
| 2020 | 6 | #14,538 |
| 2019 | — | — |
| 2018 | 7 | #13,367 |
| 2017 | 7 | #13,647 |
| 2016 | 11 | #9,868 |
| 2015 | 15 | #7,871 |
| 2014 | 12 | #9,357 |
| 2013 | 12 | #9,428 |
| 2012 | 14 | #8,496 |
| 2011 | 15 | #8,074 |
| 2010 | 11 | #10,248 |
| 2009 | 18 | #7,253 |
| 2008 | 16 | #7,992 |
| 2007 | 24 | #5,840 |
| 2006 | 20 | #6,526 |
| 2005 | 10 | #10,668 |
| 2004 | — | — |
| 2003 | 11 | #9,493 |
| 2002 | 7 | #13,162 |
| 2001 | 8 | #11,694 |
| 2000 | 7 | #12,684 |
| 1995 | 6 | #12,796 |
| 1990 | 7 | #10,973 |
| 1985 | 12 | #5,916 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Micaella mean?
A female given name of rare usage, variant of Michaela.
How popular is the name Micaella in 2025?
Micaella ranked #8,693 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 12 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Micaella?
365 babies have been named Micaella in the United States since 1985, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Micaella most popular?
Micaella peaked in 2007, when 24 newborns received the name.
Is Micaella a boy or girl name?
Micaella is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Micaella rising or falling?
Micaella is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.