Michaela is a female given name of Hebrew origin, meaning 'Who is like God?' It is the feminine form of Michael, which is derived from the Hebrew name Mi-kha-’el. Michaela has been popular in various forms and spellings across different cultures throughout history. Notable figures bearing this name include Michaela Conlin, an American actress known for her role in the television series 'Bones', and Michaela McManus, a Canadian model and actress.
Michaela was quite popular between 1957 and 1960 with a total of 20 babies named Michaela born during this period.