Mikala
Fact sheet
- Name
- Mikala
- Gender
- Girl name
- Origin
- The name Mikala
- Syllables
- 3
Mikala is a Danish and Hawaiian form of the name Michaela, the feminine variant of the biblical Michael. The name has its roots in Ancient Hebrew and carries the meaning 'Who is like God?'.
What does the name Mikala mean?
Mikala is a Danish and Hawaiian variation of Michaela, the feminine form of the biblical name Michael. The origin of the name lies in Ancient Hebrew and it means 'Who is like God?'. The name is especially common in the USA and Denmark. In Danish, Mikala is considered the feminine form of Mikal, which is a newer variant of the Nordic form Mikjáll. International variations of Mikala or Michaela include Makayla, Mckayla, Micaela, Michaila, Michala, Michalina, Michela, Michele, Michelina, Micheline, Michelle, Miguela, Mihaela, Mikaela, Mikayla, Mikhaila, Mikkeline, and Mychaela.
Where does the name Mikala come from?
The name Mikala, as the feminine form of Michael, has its roots in the biblical name Mikha'el (Hebrew מִיכָאֵל mîkhā’el), which is composed of the three Ancient Hebrew elements mî (who), kə (like), and el (God). The Ancient Hebrew
How do you pronounce Mikala?
The pronunciation of Mikala is three syllables and structured. In German, the name is usually pronounced as 'Mi-ka-la' [miˈkaːla]. It begins with a clear and bright sound that immediately provides clarity. The stressed middle syllable gives the sound structure, while the hard 'k' provides a distinctive contour. The final 'a' allows the name to gently fade out. Overall, Mikala conveys a clear, lively, and harmonious sound with a distinct yet not harsh sound structure.
When is the name day of Mikala?
The name days for Mikala are June 19 (Michelina Metelli of Pesaro), August 24 (Maria Michaela Desmaisières), and September 29 (Archangel Michael).
Popularity
In Germany, Mikala is a rare name. It has not yet made it onto the German name popularity charts. In Austria, the name reached its best ranking in 2011 at 1,703 in the name charts. From 1984 to 2024, Mikala was given as a first name in Austria fewer than 10 times, resulting in a rank of 7,542. In the last ten years, no child has been named this way.
Famous people
- Mikala Banas (New Zealand actress)
Frequently asked questions about the name Mikala
What does the name Mikala mean?
Mikala is a Danish and Hawaiian variant of Michaela, the feminine form of the biblical name Michael. The name comes from Ancient Hebrew and means 'Who is like God?'.
Where does the name Mikala come from?
Mikala has its roots in the biblical name Mikha'el, which comes from Ancient Hebrew. The elements of the name consist of 'who', 'like', and 'God'.
How popular is the name Mikala?
Mikala is particularly common in the USA and Denmark and has numerous international variations, including Makayla, Micaela, and Michelle.