Female Name
Mikayla
mɪ.ˈkeɪ.lə
Overview
Gender
feminine
Origin
Categories
modern English
Most Popular Girls in School characters
variants
Characteristics
How people perceive this name
Overall Rating
70/100
modern140%
youthful120%
informal80%
refined65%
strange100%
complex65%
comedic65%
Meaning & Etymology
Michaela is a female given name, a variant of Michaela, which is the female form of the Hebrew name Michael (מִיכָאֵל), meaning "Who is like God". The name Mikayla is a modern variant of Michaela, often used in English-speaking countries.
Etymology
Original Form:
Michael (מִיכָאֵל)
Evolution:
The name Michaela evolved from the Hebrew name Michael, with the feminine suffix '-a' added to denote a female form. Mikayla is a phonetic variant of Michaela, reflecting modern naming trends.
Source:
Hebrew