An estimated 51,786 living Americans are named Michaela.
How rare is Michaela?
Michaela is uncommon among babies today, with 323 girls receiving the name in 2025, down 90.5% from its 1997 peak.
How old is the typical Michaela?
The median age of a living American named Michaela is approximately 28 years, with most bearers falling between 20 and 32 years old.
Is Michaela still popular?
No. Michaela is endangered as a baby name, down 90.5% from its 1997 peak with 323 births in 2025.
Where is Michaela most common?
Michaela has its strongest geographic signal in Rhode Island, where it appears 23.0× more often than the national baseline.
1921Peak 19972025
Peak year
1997
Decline from peak
90.5%
2025
323
All-time
53,633
Diaspora map
Michaela broke out in Alaska, Colorado, Idaho, Iowa, Kansas, Maine, Massachusetts, Montana, Nebraska, New Hampshire, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, and Washington (1989) and became over-represented in 40 states over 23 years.
Broke out: Alaska, Colorado, Idaho, Iowa, Kansas, Maine, Massachusetts, Montana, Nebraska, New Hampshire, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, and Washington, 1989 · over-represented in 40 states over 23 years
