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Michaela

mi-KAY-lah

Popularity

#743

falling

Letters

8

Syllables

3

Origin

Hebrew

Total Births

53,372

Peak Year

#3,405 in 1997

First Recorded

1921

Style

Classic & Timeless, Spiritual & Biblical

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

Feminine form of Michael, derived from the Hebrew name *Mikha'el* meaning 'Who is like God?'

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Numerology

1

The Leader

Independent, ambitious, and original. Names with this number carry pioneering energy.

Famous Namesakes

  • Michaela Conlin

    American actress known for her role in Bones.

  • Michaela Watkins

    American actress and comedian.

Spelling Variations

Personality Traits

IndependentStrongIntelligentCreative

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