Micheala Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Micheala is a name of Hebrew origin, meaning 'Who is like God?'. It has evolved through various forms, including Mikha'el and Michaela. The name is often associated with strength and individuality, and while it gained popularity in the late 20th century, it has a modern appeal. There is no direct biblical relevance associated with the name.
The name Micheala is most popular in Texas, 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, Micheala 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, 'Micheala' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 10657th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 6884th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 2858th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 3483rd out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 12407th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Micheala' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Micheala"
Pronunciation
/mɪˈkeɪlə/
Origin
Hebrew
Etymology
Micheala is derived from the Hebrew name Mikha'el, which means 'Who is like God?'.
Meaning
Who is like God?
Language Evolution
Mikha'el, Michaela, Micheala
Historical Usage
Micheala gained popularity in the late 20th century as a feminine form of the name Michael.
Variants & Derivatives
Michaela, Mikaela, Mikayla
Modern Popularity & Image
Micheala is perceived as a modern and unique name, often associated with strength and individuality.
Famous People
Micheala Jaé Rodriguez, Micheala Smith
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Micheala"
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 "Micheala"
"Micheala" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 10657th of 12526 | 11 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 6884th of 19264 | 101 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 2858th of 27321 | 608 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 3483rd of 35406 | 683 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 12407th of 30306 | 81 |
Regional Popularity of "Micheala" 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 "Micheala" 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) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
64.78% 2387th/3685 |
100.00% 4475th/4475 |
62.07% 3224th/5194 |
100.00% 6317th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
63.64% 2916th/4582 |
79.53% 4107th/5164 |
46.15% 3375th/7313 |
67.55% 5041st/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Micheala"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Micheala" 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.