Michella is a feminine given name of Italian origin. It is derived from the male name Michelangelo, which means "archangel" in Italian. The name Michelangelo itself is composed of two elements: "Michael", meaning "who is like God?" in Hebrew, and "-angelo", meaning "messenger" or "angel" in Italian.
The name Michella is not as common as its male counterpart, but it has been used occasionally throughout history. One notable figure with this name was Michela Alboreto, an Italian racing driver who competed in Formula One from 1981 to 1994.
Today, Michella remains a relatively uncommon name, making it unique and distinctive for those who bear it. Despite its rarity, the name has not lost any of its charm or elegance. It continues to be associated with beauty, grace, and strength, reflecting its heavenly origins.
The given statistics show the annual births of the name Michella in the United States from 1948 to 2020, totaling 1097 occurrences.
From 1948 to 1959, there were fewer than 20 births per year for the name Michella. However, there was a notable increase starting in 1964, with 27 births that year. This trend continued throughout the late 1960s and early 1970s, reaching its peak in 1972 with 36 births.
The popularity of Michella seemed to decline after this period, dropping below 30 births per year from 1974 onwards. The lowest points were in the late 1980s and early 1990s, when there were fewer than 20 births per year.
From the mid-1990s to 2015, Michella's popularity fluctuated between around 5 to 17 births per year. Since then, it has remained relatively stable with approximately 5 to 7 births per year, as seen in the data from 2016 to 2020.
Despite the fluctuations in popularity over the years, Michella remains a name with a notable history and presence in the United States, with almost 1100 recorded births since 1948.