Michella
Meaningwho is like God? · English form of Michelle
- US rank
- #13,208
- Syllables
- 3
- Peak
- #2,102 in 1969
6 babies were named Michella in the US in 2025. It has climbed 245 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1948–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Michella you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 270,270 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Michella, 6 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Michella would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryMichella first shows up in US birth records in 1948, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 77 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1969, when it ranked #2,102. Today it's #13,208, so it could be due a comeback.
- Then vs nowMichella was 2.2× more common in 2000 than it is today. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 120,482 baby girls; in 2025, about 1 in 270,270.
- TrendMichella has climbed 245 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #13,208. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- MeaningMichella is an English form of Michelle, which means “who is like God?”.
About the name Michella
Michella is a girl name of French origin meaning “who is like God?”. It has 8 letters and 3 syllables, starting with M and ending in “-lla”. US birth records list Michella for girls from 1948 to 2025, in 66 of those 78 years. Its best year was 1969, when it ranked #2,102 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #13,208, with 6 babies.
Origin:French names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1940s | 1.4 | 689,655 girls |
| 1950s | 3.8 | 264,550 girls |
| 1960s | 12 | 85,616 girls |
| 1970s | 18 | 55,402 girls |
| 1980s | 12 | 81,103 girls |
| 1990s | 11 | 94,967 girls |
| 2000s | 4.5 | 221,729 girls |
| 2010s | 2.2 | 450,450 girls |
| 2020s | 1.2 | 810,811 girls |
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- Unisex name: Avery · elf counsel
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Questions about the name Michella
What does the name Michella mean?
Michella means “who is like God?” in English, as a form of Michelle.
What is the origin of the name Michella?
Michella has French roots in our records. Other French names include Charlotte, Evelyn, Violet.
Is Michella a boy or girl name?
Michella is a girl name.
How popular is the name Michella?
Michella ranked #13,208 for US girls in 2025, given to 6 babies. Its best year was 1969 (#2,102).