Michala Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Michala has its roots in Hebrew, derived from the name Michael, meaning 'who is like God?'. It evolved from Mikha'el to Michael and then to the modern feminine form, Michala. The name reflects traits of strength and grace and does not have direct biblical connections. It has gained popularity in the modern era, with several variants such as Michaela and Mikaela.
The name Michala is most popular in North Carolina, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Michala has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Michala' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 9338th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 2695th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 3070th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 24101st out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Michala' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Michala"
Pronunciation
/mɪˈkeɪlə/
Origin
Hebrew
Etymology
Michala is a feminine form of Michael, which is derived from the Hebrew name Mikha'el, meaning 'who is like God?'
Meaning
Who is like God?
Language Evolution
Mikha'el (Hebrew), Michael (Latin/English), Michala (modern adaptation)
Historical Usage
Michala gained popularity in modern times, particularly in the 20th century as a variant of the more common name Michael.
Variants & Derivatives
Michaela, Mikaela, Mika
Modern Popularity & Image
Today, Michala is perceived as a modern and unique name, often associated with strength and grace.
Famous People
Michala Banas, an Australian actress, Michala Tabb, a Scottish referee
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Michala"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Michala"
"Michala" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 9338th of 19264 | 54 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 2695th of 27321 | 663 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 3070th of 35406 | 815 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 24101st of 30306 | 13 |
Regional Popularity of "Michala" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Michala" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
100.00% 2937th/2937 |
- | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
48.77% 1797th/3685 |
67.04% 3000th/4475 |
51.23% 2661st/5194 |
63.21% 3993rd/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
58.01% 2658th/4582 |
59.74% 3085th/5164 |
38.41% 2809th/7313 |
69.06% 5154th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Michala"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Michala" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.