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Micaela

Girl name · Mexican

Meaningwho is like God · Hebrew

Micaela is a Mexican girl name meaning “who is like God”, with Hebrew roots. Many Hebrew names come from the Bible, which is why they've been carried through families for thousands of years. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds flowing and melodic, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with a short middle name.

Did you know?

  • GenerationMicaela peaked in 1995, which makes it a Millennial name. The typical Micaela you'd meet today is about 30 years old.
  • Roll callIn a typical school of 500 kids, your Micaela would very likely be the only one. About 1 in 9,234 baby girls got the name in 2025.
  • HistoryMicaela first shows up in US birth records in 1895, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 130 years since.
  • Where it's lovedWant to meet a lot of Micaelas? Head to Florida, where it's the #692 girl name, its best showing of any state.
Newborn in a white knit cap
hello, little Micaela

US births per million girls, 1895–2025

017034018951920196020002025

Most popular states (2025)

FL rank #692AZ rank #818AL rank #819TX rank #840MA rank #873

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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).

About the name Micaela

Micaela is a girl name of Mexican origin meaning “who is like God”. With 3 syllables it has a flowing, lyrical sound, so a short middle name balances it nicely. It hit its peak in the 1990s, so it feels familiar without being trendy. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.

Origin:Mexican names

Other spellings of Micaela

Girl name: MikaellaGirl name: Mykaela

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Questions about the name Micaela

What does the name Micaela mean?

Micaela means “who is like God” and comes from Hebrew. Names built around “God” have been loved for generations, and give a child a meaning worth sharing when someone asks about their name. Other girl names with a similar meaning include Isabella (“God is my oath”), Eliana (“my God has answered”), Elias (“my God is Yahweh”) and Elizabeth (“God is my oath”).

What is the origin of the name Micaela?

Micaela is Mexican in origin, and its meaning traces back to Hebrew. Other Mexican names to consider are Olivia (“olive tree”), Emma (“whole, universal”), Amelia (“work, industrious”) and Mia (“possibly beloved”).

Is Micaela a boy or girl name?

Micaela is a girl name. In 2025, 174 US girls were named Micaela.

How popular is the name Micaela?

Micaela ranked #1,285 for US girls in 2025, given to 174 babies. Its best year was 1995, when it reached #439. Over the last five years it has slipped 218 places.

What names are similar to Micaela?

If you like Micaela, you might also like Mikaella, Mykaela, Isabella, Eliana and Elias. Mikaella is another spelling of the same name.

What should I know before naming my baby Micaela?

Micaela is a Mexican girl name meaning “who is like God”, with Hebrew roots. Many Hebrew names come from the Bible, which is why they've been carried through families for thousands of years. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds flowing and melodic, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with a short middle name. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.