Mikaeel
Of Hebrew origin meaning "who is like God".
Name Census estimates that about 347 living Americans carry the first name Mikaeel. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Mikaeel today is around 10 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Mikaeel births was 2017 (34 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Mikaeel. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
For a British comparison, Name Census UK has a UK baby-name profile for Mikaeel with official rankings and popularity over time.
People living today
347
~ 1 in 987,765 Americans
Peak year
2017
34 babies that year
Average age
10
years old
2024 SSA rank
#4,270
Tracked since 1994
Popularity
Mikaeel: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Mikaeel from the 1990s through to the 2020s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 200 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Mikaeel remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Mikaeel by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Mikaeel during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Mikaeels live
The SSA's state-level files cover 5 states and territories. New York, Texas, California recorded the most babies named Mikaeel, while Ohio, Illinois, California recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 11 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Mikaeel
The name Mikaeel has its origins in the Hebrew language and culture. It is derived from the Hebrew name Mikhael, which means "who is like God." The name is rooted in ancient Semitic languages and can be traced back to biblical times.
One of the earliest references to the name can be found in the Book of Daniel in the Hebrew Bible, where the archangel Michael is mentioned. In the Christian New Testament, Michael is also mentioned as a leader of the heavenly host of angels.
The name Mikaeel gained popularity among various religious and cultural groups, particularly in the Middle East and across the Islamic world. It is a common name among Muslims, who may use the spelling Mikail or Mika'il.
Throughout history, there have been several notable figures who bore the name Mikaeel or its variants. One of the earliest recorded examples is Mikaeel Musi (c. 1335-1413), a Persian poet and mystic who wrote extensively on Sufism and Islamic spirituality.
Another prominent figure was Mikaeel Bakhtin (1895-1975), a Russian philosopher, literary critic, and scholar who made significant contributions to the study of dialogism and the philosophy of language.
In the realm of science, Mikaeel Faraday (1791-1867) was an English scientist who made groundbreaking discoveries in the fields of electromagnetism and electrochemistry, laying the foundation for much of modern physics and chemistry.
In the world of sports, Mikaeel Jordan (born 1963) is a legendary American basketball player who is widely regarded as one of the greatest athletes of all time. His remarkable career with the Chicago Bulls and his impact on the game have made him a global icon.
Finally, Mikaeel Tippett (1905-1998) was an English artist and sculptor known for his distinctive abstract sculptures and his contributions to modern British art.
These are just a few examples of notable individuals throughout history who have borne the name Mikaeel, highlighting its rich cultural and historical significance across various disciplines and regions.
People
Mikaeel + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Mikaeel as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with M
Other first names starting with M with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Mikaeel: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Mikaeel?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 347 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Mikaeel going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 987,765 US residents.
Is Mikaeel a common name?
We classify Mikaeel as "Very Rare". It ranks above 80.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 350 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Mikaeel most popular?
The single biggest year for Mikaeel was 2017, when 34 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Mikaeel is about 10 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Mikaeel in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Mikaeel a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Mikaeel in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Mikaeel still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Mikaeel in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Mikaeel can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people have the name Mikaeel?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.