Michaela
who is like God? (Hebrew)
Michaela is a biblical / english girl name in the Philippines. In the civil registry as of May 2021 it is number 470, with 16,724 records. It has 3 syllables.
Origin and meaning
who is like God? (Hebrew)
Michaela is derived from the Hebrew name Mikha'el, adapted into Latin and English as a feminine given name. In the Philippines, it represents the modern trend of adopting English and international biblical names, often functioning as an updated alternative to the Hispanic Micaela.
Michaela is the feminine form of Michael, a Hebrew name meaning 'Who is like God?'. In the Philippines, the English spelling Michaela became increasingly popular in late 20th-century and contemporary naming alongside traditional Spanish Micaela.
Name character
In the Philippines
Commonly shortened in Filipino households to nicknames like Mikee, Kayla, Ella, Mik-mik, or Cha. Frequently used as a standalone first name or paired in modern double names (e.g., Michaela Rose, Maria Michaela).
Related forms
- Micaela Spanish
- Michela Italian
- Michèle French
- Micaela Portuguese
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Michaela with common surname pairs
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Michaela is the given name. The full name is Michaela + mother's maiden surname + father's surname. Score a pair from a combination page or the homepage search.
Is Michaela a common girl name in the Philippines?
In the civil registry as of May 2021, Michaela is number 470, with 16,724 records. That is not the 2024 birth list, and it does not say the name is a better choice. How it sounds with both family surnames is a separate score.