Michaela

Michaela as a name

Michaela is a female given name that is a variant of the name Michael, which comes from the Hebrew name מִיכָאֵל (Mikha’el) meaning “who is like God?” It is a popular name in English-speaking countries, particularly in the United States.

The name Michaela first appeared in the United States in the 1960s and gained popularity in the 1980s and 1990s. It is often spelled with various alternative spellings, such as Mikayla or Makayla.

Famous people with the name Michaela include American actress Michaela Conlin, Austrian figure skater Michaela Dorfmeister, and British singer Michaela Strachan.