NAME PROFILE
Niel
A modern spelling of Michaela, derived from the Hebrew name Mika'el meaning 'Who is like God?'. This name reflects a person who is spiritually attuned, compassionate, and possesses a natural leadership quality that brings people together.
Key Stats
| Total births | 1,384 |
| Gender | Male (2% / 98%) |
| Peak year | 1953 |
| Peak generation | Boomer |
| First recorded | 1921 |
| Most recent | 2001 |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
NY — 57%CA — 29%WI — 14%AK — 0%PA — 0%
Notable People
Mykaela Saunders (Author, Always Will Be) · Michaela Coel (Actress and Screenwriter, I May Destroy You) · Michaela Conlin (Actress, Bones) · Mikaela Shiffrin (World Cup Alpine Ski Racer, Olympic Gold Medalist) · Michaela McManus (Actress, One Tree Hill)
Nicknames & Diminutives
MykaKaelaMikiKayKayla
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