Michaila
A feminine name of Hebrew origin meaning "who resembles God".
Name Census estimates that about 285 living Americans carry the first name Michaila. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Michaila today is around 28 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Michaila births was 1997 (34 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Michaila. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
285
~ 1 in 1,202,647 Americans
Peak year
1997
34 babies that year
Average age
28
years old
2009 SSA rank
#16,586
Tracked since 1992
Popularity
Michaila: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Michaila from the 1990s through to the 2000s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1990s, with 202 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 1990s peak, Michaila remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Michaila by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Michaila during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Michailas live
Origin
Meaning and history of Michaila
Michaila is a feminine given name derived from the Hebrew name Michael, which means "who is like God?" or "gift from God." The name has its origins in ancient Judaic culture, appearing in various forms in the Old Testament and other early religious texts.
The name Michael was widespread in the Christian tradition, leading to the development of various feminine forms, including Michaila, Michaela, and Michela. The earliest recorded use of the name Michaila dates back to the late Middle Ages in Western and Central Europe.
One of the earliest known historical figures bearing the name Michaila was Michaila of Valois, a French princess born in 1395. She was the daughter of King Charles VI of France and Isabeau of Bavaria. Michaila lived a relatively obscure life but is notable for being one of the first recorded individuals with this name.
In the 16th century, Michaila de Burgo, an Italian noblewoman and philanthropist, gained recognition for her charitable works and support of the arts. She was born in 1520 in Venice and used her wealth to establish schools and hospitals for the underprivileged.
During the Renaissance period, Michaila Merisi, an Italian painter born in 1595, became known for her religious artwork and portraits. She was one of the few female artists to achieve success and recognition in her time, and her works are still celebrated today.
In the 18th century, Michaila Cavendish, an English aristocrat and botanist, made significant contributions to the study of plants. Born in 1731, she was a pioneering figure in the field of botany and cataloged numerous plant species.
Another notable figure was Michaila Schuyler, an American socialite and philanthropist born in 1815. She was a prominent figure in New York high society and used her wealth and influence to support various charitable causes, including the establishment of orphanages and schools for underprivileged children.
Over the centuries, the name Michaila has been borne by numerous individuals from various backgrounds, making it a name with a rich and diverse history spanning multiple cultures and regions.
People
Michaila + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Michaila as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with M
Other first names starting with M with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Michaila: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Michaila?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 285 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Michaila going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 1,202,647 US residents.
Is Michaila a common name?
We classify Michaila as "Very Rare". It ranks above 78.6% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 292 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Michaila most popular?
The single biggest year for Michaila was 1997, when 34 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Michaila is about 28 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Michaila a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Michaila in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.