Miquela
Meaning of Miquela
Miquela is a feminine given name that emerges as a cross-linguistic adaptation of the Hebrew appellation Michael—literally “Who is like God?”—filtered through Latin, Greek and Romance-language forms and incorporating the Catalan Miquel’s characteristic “qu” orthography. As an analytic variant alongside Michaela and Micaela, it occupies a distinctive position within the Michaelic anthroponymic family, its phonemic composition (/mɪˈkwɛlə/) ensuring consistent rendering in Anglo-American contexts. Social Security data for the United States reveal a sporadic yet persistent usage from the 1930s onward, with annual rankings oscillating between approximately 788 and 986, underscoring its status as a rare but deliberate choice among modern parents. In recent years, the name’s resonance has been amplified by digital culture—most notably through the virtual influencer Lil Miquela—illustrating its adaptability to both traditional naming conventions and emerging technological platforms.
Pronunciation
English
- Pronunced as mih-KWEL-uh (/mɪˈkwɛlə/)
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