Total births
2,309
Girls' name · since 1941
Michaella
Since 1941, U.S. Social Security records show 2,309 babies named Michaella, peaking in 1997. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #5044
- among girls today
- 2,309
- born since 1941
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 72%
- more common than other girls
Michaella currently ranks #5044 among girls' names in America, with 2,309 babies recorded since 1941.
Michaella has 2,309 recorded births among girls since 1941, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, ranked #5044 as of the latest data, more common than 72% of girls, busiest in the 1990s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1941 to 2025.
- #5044 among girls today
- 2,309 born since 1941
- 1990s peak decade
- 72% more common than other girls
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
Michaella is currently the #5044 girls' name in America, more common than 72% of girls - 2,309 born since 1941, peaking in the 1990s.
- #5044
- among girls today
- 2,309
- born since 1941
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 72%
- more common than other girls
Michaella vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#5044
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 72% of names given to girls today.
1990s
Peak decade
40% of everyone ever named Michaella was born in this single decade.
1997
Single peak year
141 babies were named Michaella in 1997 - its busiest year on record.
How Michaella compares
2,309 Top 20% higher than 80% of 17,726 names currently given to girls
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked girls names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Michaella's all-time total is 6x the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Michaella | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 2,309 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 141 | 48 | 19,840 |
Michaella's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Michaella's SSA record in two at 1992 and the more recent half accounts for 80% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 20%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1941, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1997 peak of 141, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Michaella at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
1997
Current rank
#5,044
Active since
1941
Michaella popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1941–2025
- Peak year (1997)
- 141
- Annual births at peak, across 85 years of records
Michaella by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Michaella's strongest decade.
924 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 40% of all-time use.
Michaella births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1940s 10
1940s
10 births
- 1950s 26
1950s
26 births
- 1960s 47
1960s
47 births
- 1970s 79
1970s
79 births
- 1980s 219
1980s
219 births
- 1990s
1990s
924 births
- 2000s
2000s
530 births
- 2010s 322
2010s
322 births
- 2020s 152
2020s
152 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 924 births (40% of all-time use).
How Michaella compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Michaella's total volume
Michaella vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Michaella by state
Where Michaella concentrates geographically, total births since 1941
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 201 | 8.7% |
| #2 | Florida | | 115 | 5.0% |
| #3 | New York | | 102 | 4.4% |
| #4 | Texas | | 66 | 2.9% |
| #5 | Ohio | | 46 | 2.0% |
| #6 | Massachusetts | | 38 | 1.6% |
| #7 | Illinois | | 30 | 1.3% |
| #8 | Pennsylvania | | 30 | 1.3% |
California share of Michaella's total US births 8.7%
Even split
201 of 2,309 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 17 reporting states.
Michaella appears in 17 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Michaella? ▼
Since 1941, Social Security records show 2,309 babies named Michaella. Today it holds rank #5044 among girls. Its busiest year on record was 1997, with 141 births.
When was Michaella most popular? ▼
Michaella was most popular in the 1990s decade with 924 total births. The single peak year was 1997.
Where is Michaella most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Michaella are California (201 births), Florida (115 births), New York (102 births).
How long has the name Michaella been used? ▼
Records for Michaella go back to 1941, giving 85 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Michaella? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Michelle, Michele, Michaela, Michael, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Michaella's data
- Michaella's decade-level peak was the 1990s (924 total births); usage has since declined to 152 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Michaellas (201 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Michaella
Nearby Names Like Michaella
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Michaella
Michelle Girl
#409 816,510 births
Michele Girl
#4124 223,299 births
Michaela Girl
#742 53,633 births
Michael Girl
#6941 21,880 births
Micaela Girl
#1118 14,977 births
Compare Michaella side by side: Michaella vs Michelle Michaella vs Michele Michaella vs Michaela
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Michaella
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Cristy #5045
8,200 births · Peak 1978
Lanae #5042
2,951 births · Peak 2007
Allura #5046
923 births · Peak 2022
Rida #5041
986 births · Peak 2005
Nisa #5047
1,736 births · Peak 1991
Elijah #5040
1,304 births · Peak 2004
Tanisha #5048
19,340 births · Peak 1982
Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1941–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Michaella: #5044 Girls' Name - 2,309 Births, Peak 1997." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/michaella. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Michaella draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.