Michaela
From Michael + -a. Latinate feminine form of Michael, first appearing as an anglicisation of the Portuguese ("Micaela") and Spanish ("Micaela").
Every Michaela since 1921 — 53,702 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Michaela
Michaela is uncommon for girls in the United States, ranked #843 in 2025 with 323 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1921, 53,702 American babies have been named Michaela. Its peak came in 1997, when 3,405 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1990s.
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 Michaela stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Michaela year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 323 | #843 | — | — |
| 2024 | 379 | #742 | — | — |
| 2023 | 459 | #638 | — | — |
| 2022 | 516 | #578 | — | — |
| 2021 | 523 | #579 | — | — |
| 2020 | 449 | #646 | — | — |
| 2019 | 492 | #614 | — | — |
| 2018 | 591 | #532 | — | — |
| 2017 | 608 | #517 | — | — |
| 2016 | 674 | #472 | — | — |
| 2015 | 647 | #496 | — | — |
| 2014 | 663 | #478 | — | — |
| 2013 | 744 | #409 | — | — |
| 2012 | 726 | #430 | — | — |
| 2011 | 778 | #406 | — | — |
| 2010 | 814 | #391 | — | — |
| 2009 | 876 | #368 | — | — |
| 2008 | 922 | #358 | — | — |
| 2007 | 971 | #340 | — | — |
| 2006 | 1,003 | #331 | — | — |
| 2005 | 1,153 | #287 | — | — |
| 2004 | 1,167 | #283 | 6 | #10,881 |
| 2003 | 1,380 | #237 | — | — |
| 2002 | 1,615 | #201 | — | — |
| 2001 | 1,827 | #178 | — | — |
| 2000 | 2,172 | #154 | — | — |
| 1995 | 3,083 | #107 | 7 | #7,529 |
| 1990 | 878 | #311 | — | — |
| 1985 | 508 | #434 | — | — |
| 1980 | 267 | #665 | — | — |
| 1975 | 120 | #1,010 | — | — |
| 1970 | 128 | #984 | — | — |
| 1965 | 106 | #1,018 | — | — |
| 1960 | 53 | #1,535 | — | — |
| 1955 | 74 | #1,162 | — | — |
| 1950 | 37 | #1,544 | — | — |
| 1945 | 27 | #1,610 | — | — |
| 1940 | 13 | #2,382 | — | — |
| 1935 | 6 | #4,078 | — | — |
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Famous people named Michaela
- Michaela Schaffrath Actor · b. 1970
- Michaela Conlin Actor · b. 1978
- Michaela Dorfmeister Skier · b. 1973
- Michaela McManus Actor · b. 1983
- Michaela Kirchgasser Skier · b. 1985
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Michaela mean?
From Michael + -a. Latinate feminine form of Michael, first appearing as an anglicisation of the Portuguese ("Micaela") and Spanish ("Micaela").
How popular is the name Michaela in 2025?
Michaela ranked #843 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 323 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Michaela?
53,702 babies have been named Michaela in the United States since 1921, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Michaela most popular?
Michaela peaked in 1997, when 3,405 newborns received the name.
Is Michaela a boy or girl name?
Michaela is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Michaela rising or falling?
Michaela is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Michaela?
Well-known people named Michaela include Michaela Schaffrath (actor), Michaela Conlin (actor), Michaela Dorfmeister (skier).