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The baby name Mikhaila is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced mɪˈkeɪlə (mih-KAY-luh) — common English pronunciation,miˈxajlə (mee-KHY-lah) — Slavic-influenced pronunciation.

Mikhaila is Russian in Origin.

Gender: Female
Syllables: 3.0
Origin: Russian
Pronunciation: mɪˈkeɪlə (mih-KAY-luh) — common English pronunciation,miˈxajlə (mee-KHY-lah) — Slavic-influenced pronunciation

What is the meaning of the name Mikhaila ?

The baby name Mikhaila is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced mɪˈkeɪlə (mih-KAY-luh) — common English pronunciation,miˈxajlə (mee-KHY-lah) — Slavic-influenced pronunciation.

Mikhaila is Russian in Origin.

Mikhaila is a modern feminine form linked to Michaela, ultimately derived from the Hebrew Michael (Mikha’el), meaning “Who is like God?” The “kh” signals a transliteration style found in Slavic and Semitic contexts, echoing Russian Mikhail while adapting the name to an English-language feminine template. This spelling preserves the theophoric core while giving the name a distinctive, international flair.

In use mainly across English-speaking countries from the late 20th century onward, Mikhaila remains less common than mainstream counterparts but is readily understood through its connection to the Michael/Michaela family. Related variants include Michaela (English, German, Czech), Mikaela (Scandinavian), Micaela (Spanish/Portuguese), Michela (Italian), Mihaela (Romanian/Slovene), and modern phonetic spellings like Mikayla or Makayla. Short forms and diminutives include Mika, Miki, Kayla, Ela, and Mikha. All trace back to the enduring devotional question, “Who is like God?”

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Mikhaila – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
AO Girls 0 #217 1 4,575
NA Girls 0 #236 2 7,146
TW Boys 0 #256 1 7,111
JM Girls 0 #278 1 7,507
Canada Girls 2024 #281 5 2,795
TW Girls 0 #289 1 8,139
DK Boys 0 #332 1 7,401
OM Girls 0 #424 1 15,987
PH Girls 0 #428 2 13,098
ZA 0 #471 4 14,421
GT Girls 0 #541 1 7,500
PS Girls 0 #547 1 10,981
BH 0 #585 3 17,937
SG Girls 0 #632 1 18,916
IL Girls 0 #645 1 11,648
United States Girls 2024 #909 8 8,487
SA Girls 0 #1,012 3 25,931
MY Girls 0 #1,071 2 24,821
ZA Girls 0 #1,123 19 25,928
CO Girls 0 #1,152 1 16,140
MX Girls 0 #1,267 1 17,781

Mikhaila is popular in 19 countries — most recent births per country:

United States
Canada
AO
BH
CO

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People also ask about Mikhaila

Mikhaila is predominantly a girl's name.
Mikhaila is a 3 syllable name, pronounced mɪˈkeɪlə (mih-KAY-luh) — common English pronunciation,miˈxajlə (mee-KHY-lah) — Slavic-influenced pronunciation.
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Mikhayla, Mikhaylah, Mikayla, Mikaila, Michaela and Micaela.
Across languages, Mikhaila has these equivalents: Mikhail (male, Russian), Michael (male, English/Hebrew), Miguel (male, Spanish), Michel (male, French), Michele/Micelle (female/male, Italian/variant), and 3 more.
Yes — Mikhaila ranked #281 in Canada in 2024, and appears in official birth registries across 2 countries.
Mikhaila ranks highest in Canada (#281 in 2024).
Mikhaila's popularity is rising. It moved from #918 in 2015 to #909 in 2024 in United States.