Popularity: 2039
Origin: Spanish
Meaning: Who resembles God?
Micaela is a girl’s name with historic roots. It is considered a Spanish, Italian, and Israeli alternative to the Hebrew name Michaela and the French Michelle, which in turn are feminine versions of the Hebrew name, Michael. It means "who resembles God?" and may resonate with a religious parent hoping to instill baby with goodness and a sense of duty and compassion. Pronounced Mil-ay-lah, Micaela can be spelled in various ways, including Makayla, Mikaela, and Miquela.