Michela
Every Michela since 1911 — 2,217 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Michela
Michela is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #11,588 in 2025 with 8 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1911, 2,217 American babies have been named Michela. Its peak came in 1998, when 99 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1990s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Michela stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Michela year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 8 | #11,588 |
| 2024 | 16 | #7,150 |
| 2023 | 12 | #8,811 |
| 2022 | 17 | #6,902 |
| 2021 | 17 | #6,885 |
| 2020 | 19 | #6,246 |
| 2019 | 14 | #8,015 |
| 2018 | 11 | #9,610 |
| 2017 | 14 | #8,146 |
| 2016 | 17 | #7,124 |
| 2015 | 24 | #5,607 |
| 2014 | 24 | #5,576 |
| 2013 | 27 | #5,101 |
| 2012 | 33 | #4,452 |
| 2011 | 24 | #5,669 |
| 2010 | 37 | #4,085 |
| 2009 | 29 | #5,046 |
| 2008 | 41 | #3,913 |
| 2007 | 32 | #4,633 |
| 2006 | 41 | #3,774 |
| 2005 | 42 | #3,565 |
| 2004 | 40 | #3,674 |
| 2003 | 53 | #2,915 |
| 2002 | 67 | #2,402 |
| 2001 | 64 | #2,451 |
| 2000 | 59 | #2,560 |
| 1995 | 61 | #2,207 |
| 1990 | 58 | #2,221 |
| 1985 | 59 | #1,893 |
| 1980 | 17 | #4,447 |
| 1975 | 20 | #3,475 |
| 1970 | 12 | #4,674 |
| 1965 | 12 | #3,878 |
| 1960 | 8 | #5,038 |
| 1955 | 12 | #3,512 |
| 1950 | 5 | #5,853 |
| 1945 | 9 | #3,311 |
| 1940 | — | — |
| 1935 | — | — |
| 1930 | 5 | #5,034 |
| 1925 | — | — |
| 1920 | — | — |
| 1915 | — | — |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Famous people named Michela
- Michela Figini Skier · b. 1966
- Michela Pace Singer · b. 2001
- Michela Moioli Athlete · b. 1995
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Michela in 2025?
Michela ranked #11,588 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 8 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Michela?
2,217 babies have been named Michela in the United States since 1911, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Michela most popular?
Michela peaked in 1998, when 99 newborns received the name.
Is Michela a boy or girl name?
Michela is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Michela rising or falling?
Michela is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Michela?
Well-known people named Michela include Michela Figini (skier), Michela Pace (singer), Michela Moioli (athlete).