Girls name · California
Michaela in California
Michaela was the 773rd most popular girls name in California in 2025, with 40 babies named Michaela that year. Since 1942, California families have named 5,104 babies Michaela.
Popularity over time
Michaela in California, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1942 | 5 | 887th |
| 1960 | 8 | 1250th |
| 1970 | 15 | 984th |
| 1982 | 29 | 760th |
| 1993 | 211 | 220th |
| 2004 | 90 | 472nd |
| 2014 | 74 | 530th |
| 2025 | 40 | 773rd |
Its rank among girls names in California climbed from 887th in 1942 to 773rd in 2025.
The most babies named Michaela in California in a single year was 298, in 1998. Its best showing was 160th among girls names in 1998.
Across the country, Michaela reached its best rank of 31st in Vermont (1993). See Michaela in every state →
How popular is Michaela in California?
Michaela was the 773rd most popular girls name in California in 2025, with 40 babies named Michaela that year. Since 1942, California families have named 5,104 babies Michaela.
How many babies are named Michaela in California?
In 2025, 40 babies were named Michaela in California. The most babies named Michaela in California in a single year was 298, in 1998.
What is the rank of Michaela in California?
Michaela ranked 773rd among girls names in California in 2025. Its best showing was 160th among girls names in 1998.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, names by state of birth (public domain). Counts below 5 in a state-year are omitted by the SSA for privacy.
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