girl's name
Mihaela
mee-hah-EL-uh (Romanian)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 4
- Letters 7
- Popularity Uncommon
- Births on record 358
Mihaela is a girl's name with 4 syllables. In 2024 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It is used consistently but remains uncommon.
- Peaked in England and Wales in 2020, when 19 babies were given the name.
- It has been rising over the past decade in England and Wales.
- Today about 1 in 75,279 babies in England and Wales is given this name.
- First appears in birth records in 2007.
- 4 syllables, with the stress on syllable 3.
Mihaela Over Time
Births per decade in England and Wales, 2000s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 10 |
| 2010s | 78 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 65 |
How Popular Is Mihaela?
In 2025, Mihaela was given to 7 babies in England and Wales. It is used consistently but remains uncommon.
Where Mihaela Is Used
Figures for England and Wales leave out any name given to fewer than three babies in a year, so a gap means the name fell below that floor rather than went unused. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Mihaela
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Mihaela Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Mihaela over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Mihaela
- Romanian mee-hah-EL-uh
Sibling Names for Mihaela
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Mihaela — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Mihaela
How popular is the name Mihaela?
In 2025, Mihaela was given to 7 babies in England and Wales. It is used consistently but remains uncommon.
Is Mihaela a girl's or a boy's name?
Mihaela is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Mihaela?
Mihaela has 4 syllables.
When was Mihaela most popular?
Mihaela peaked in 2020, when 19 babies were given the name. It has been rising over the past decade.
Is Mihaela a good name?
That is not something records can settle, but they can tell you what you would be choosing. Mihaela currently ranks #3,624 in England and Wales. It has been rising over the past decade. Everything else — how it sounds with your surname, who it reminds you of — is yours.