I think Ylva is refering to the Scandinavian pronunciation of the name since the name is Scandinavian. Now of course all languages have their own spelling of names so ma-kay-la does not have to be wrong.
Mikaela is my name and I never liked it growing up, because it was uncommon and people had difficulty pronouncing it, and it looked awkward to me, although most people I've met (including the two other Mikaela/Michaelas) I know like the name.
-- Anonymous User 7/13/2007
Mikaela is the name of Megan Fox's character in the Transformers.
-- Anonymous User 7/13/2007
Oh God, no. Now the tryndees will have an excuse to use this spelling.
My name is Mikaela, as well. We pronounce it: Mi-kay-el-uh. People always try to sa it like: Mike-el-uh. I even got boy presents for christmas from toys for tots one year when I was little.
I never liked this name much until I met a Mikaela. This year she'll be a seventh grader and she is so freaking cute it's ridiculous! Because of her, I always think of a cute little girl when I hear this name.