Michaela: meaning of the Hebrew name
מִיכָאֵלָה
Pronounced mee-kha-EH-la
- Girl
- Modern Hebrew
- #114 in Israel, 2024
Meaning of Michaela
Michaela is the feminine form of Michael, mi ka'el, "who is like God?" It is named after the angel Michael, the protector of Israel.
Michaela in Hebrew
Michaela is written מיכאלה in Hebrew (with vowel points: מִיכָאֵלָה). Hebrew is read from right to left.
- מMem
- יYod
- כKaf
- אAlef
- לLamed
- הHe
Gematria value: 106 (Mem 40 + Yod 10 + Kaf 20 + Alef 1 + Lamed 30 + He 5)
About the name
- GenderGirl
- OriginModern Hebrew
- Meaningwho is like God
- Pronunciationmee-kha-EH-la
- Hebrewמיכאלה
- Syllables4
Popularity in Israel
In 2024, Michaela ranked #114 among girls' names given to Jewish newborns in Israel (132 babies). Its highest rank in 2014-2024 was #85, in 2019 and 2020.
All years 2014-2024
| Year | Rank | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 114 | 132 |
| 2023 | 101 | 170 |
| 2022 | 90 | 202 |
| 2021 | 90 | 211 |
| 2020 | 85 | 196 |
| 2019 | 85 | 207 |
| 2018 | 95 | 195 |
| 2017 | 92 | 185 |
| 2016 | 120 | 122 |
| 2015 | 120 | 119 |
| 2014 | - | - |
Source: Israel Central Bureau of Statistics (CBS), first names given to Jewish newborns, 2014-2024. Ranks cover the 150 most common names per year.
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Questions about Michaela
What does the name Michaela mean?
Michaela is the feminine form of Michael, mi ka'el, "who is like God?" It is named after the angel Michael, the protector of Israel.
How do you pronounce Michaela?
Michaela is pronounced mee-kha-EH-la in modern Israeli Hebrew. The syllable in capital letters is stressed.
How do you write Michaela in Hebrew?
Michaela is written מיכאלה in Hebrew (with vowel points: מִיכָאֵלָה).
How popular is the name Michaela in Israel?
In 2024, Michaela ranked #114 among girls' names given to Jewish newborns in Israel (132 babies). Its highest rank in 2014-2024 was #85, in 2019 and 2020. Source: Israel Central Bureau of Statistics.
What is the gematria of Michaela?
In gematria, the Hebrew spelling מיכאלה adds up to 106 (Mem 40 + Yod 10 + Kaf 20 + Alef 1 + Lamed 30 + He 5).
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