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Mikaela is a feminine name used in Swedish and Finnish. Behind the Name describes it this way: "Swedish and Finnish feminine form of Mikael, as well as an English variant of Michaela. A notable bearer is the American alpine skier Mikaela Shiffrin (1995-)." It ranked #1037 for girls in the United States in 2025.
Meaning and etymology
According to Behind the Name, swedish and Finnish feminine form of Mikael, as well as an English variant of Michaela. A notable bearer is the American alpine skier Mikaela Shiffrin (1995-). The entry lists its usage as Swedish, Finnish, English (Modern).
Editorial confidence: likely
Popularity
Mikaela ranked #1037 for girls in the United States in 2025. The figure comes from the Social Security Administration's national file for that year.
| Region | Year | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 2025 | #1037 | ssa-2025 |
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Names that Behind the Name files under the same origin (Swedish) and that sit near Mikaela in the 2025 American rankings.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Mikaela mean?
Behind the Name does not give Mikaela a one-word meaning. It describes the name as follows: swedish and Finnish feminine form of Mikael, as well as an English variant of Michaela.
Is Mikaela a popular name?
Mikaela ranked #1037 for girls in the United States in 2025. (Social Security Administration data).
Is Mikaela a boy's or a girl's name?
In the 2025 SSA data Mikaela appears in the girls' list; Behind the Name labels it feminine.
Sources
- Behind the Name: Meaning, origin and history of the name Mikaela — supports meaning, usage, pronunciation, variants.
- U.S. Social Security Administration: Popular Baby Names — national data, year of birth 2025 — supports popularity.
