Michaela

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    Origin:
  • Hebrew: Who is like the Lord; feminine variant of Michael
Description:
Though the popular perception is that Michaela is a relatively new name, and a version of Michelle, the exact opposite is true and Michaela is the original. Michaela has a long history, and many spellings are well grounded in various ethnic traditions. One of the firsts was the biblical Michal: King Saul's daughter and the first wife of David.
Popularity:
How popular is Michaela? Here's how many babies were named Michaela over time, according to the U.S. Social Security Administration.
 Ranking   Name
Alternate Spellings:
Mikayla   •   Makayla   •   Mical   •   Michaelyn   •   Michella   •   Mikele
International Variations:
Machelle   •   Makelina   •   Micaela   •   Micaella   •   Michele   •   Michelle   •   Miesha   •   Mikaela   •   Mikayla   •   Mikelle   •   Mikki   •   Miquela   •   Mischa   •   Misha   •   Quela
Nicknames:
Mia   •   Mica   •   Micah   •   Michal   •   Mika   •   Mychal   •   Shelley   •   Shelly   •   Meica   •   Myka   •   Mykah   •   Schelley   •   Shellee   •   Shellie   •   Meecha   •   Micha   •   Shelli
Famous Namesakes:
Cinematographer Michaela Denis
Celebrity Babies:
Daughter of Kerry Kennedy and Andrew Cuomo, Daughter of Ming-Na Wen, Daughter of Levar Burton
Syllables:
3
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