Michela Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Michela is an Italian feminine name derived from the Hebrew name Michael, meaning 'who is like God?'. It evolved from Michael to Michele and then to Michela. The name is often viewed as modern and elegant, with notable figures carrying it in various fields. There is no biblical relevance associated with this name.
The name Michela is most popular in Massachusetts, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) generation in the Northeast 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, Michela 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, 'Michela' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 7989th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 6133rd out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 4814th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 4151st out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 2396th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 3038th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 6723rd out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Michela' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Michela"
Pronunciation
/miˈkeɪlə/
Origin
Italian
Etymology
Michela is the Italian feminine form of Michele, which is derived from Michael, a Hebrew name meaning 'who is like God?'.
Meaning
Who is like God?
Language Evolution
Michael, Michele, Michela
Historical Usage
Michela gained popularity in Italy and among Italian-speaking communities, particularly in the late 20th century.
Variants & Derivatives
Michele, Micaela, Miki
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Michela is seen as a modern and elegant name, often associated with sophistication.
Famous People
Michela Marzano, an Italian philosopher and politician, Michela Quattrociocche, an Italian actress, Michela Giraud, an Italian comedian
📊 Michela Name Trend Analysis
Girl Name Trend
Recent 3-Year Analysis
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Popularity Trend
Less Common name with 99 peak births in 1998
Geographic Spread
Popular across 8 US states, with strongest presence in Massachusetts
Historical Span
Data spanning 145 years from 1880 to 2024, showing long-term trends
Generational Impact
Influenced 7 different American generations with varying popularity
Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Michela"
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 "Michela"
"Michela" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 7989th of 9107 | 10 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 6133rd of 9204 | 29 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 4814th of 12526 | 127 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 4151st of 19264 | 230 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 2396th of 27321 | 773 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 3038th of 35406 | 827 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 6723rd of 30306 | 212 |
Regional Popularity of "Michela" 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 "Michela" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- |
100.00% 1556th/1556 |
- | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- |
76.20% 2654th/3483 |
- |
81.80% 3308th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
85.07% 3135th/3685 |
34.61% 1549th/4475 |
- |
40.11% 2534th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
73.44% 3365th/4582 |
32.57% 1682nd/5164 |
66.44% 4859th/7313 |
44.82% 3345th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- |
68.82% 3088th/4487 |
100.00% 6822nd/6822 |
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State-by-State Popularity of "Michela"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Michela" 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.