Mikayeel
A masculine name of Arabic origin meaning "who is like God".
Name Census estimates that about 7 living Americans carry the first name Mikayeel. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Mikayeel today is around 14 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Mikayeel births was 2012 (7 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Mikayeel. 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 Mikayeel with official rankings and popularity over time.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Mikayeel. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
7
~ 1 in 48,964,905 Americans
Peak year
2012
7 babies that year
Average age
14
years old
2012 SSA rank
#10,410
Tracked since 2012
Popularity
Mikayeel: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Mikayeel 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 Mikayeel during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 7 | 0 | 7 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Mikayeel
The name Mikayeel has its origins in the Hebrew language and is derived from the biblical name Michael, which means "who is like God" or "one who is like God." The name Mikayeel is a variant spelling that is commonly used in Arabic and other Middle Eastern languages.
The name Michael, from which Mikayeel is derived, has a long and rich history that can be traced back to the Bible. In the Book of Daniel and the Book of Revelation, the Archangel Michael is mentioned as a powerful and respected figure who leads the armies of heaven against the forces of evil.
One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Mikayeel can be found in the Quran, the holy book of Islam, where the Archangel Michael is referred to as Mika'il or Mikayeel. In Islamic tradition, Mikayeel is revered as one of the four archangels and is often depicted as a guardian and protector.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Mikayeel or its variants. One of the most famous was Mikayeel Nuri Osmani (1873-1938), a prominent Kurdish poet and writer who played a significant role in preserving and promoting Kurdish literature and culture.
Another notable figure was Mikayeel Mushtak (1891-1953), an Iraqi novelist, journalist, and political activist who was a leading figure in the Iraqi literary and political scene during the early 20th century.
In the field of religion, Mikayeel III Butrus Ghannama (1850-1931) was the Patriarch of the Melkite Greek Catholic Church from 1901 until his death. He played a crucial role in the development and growth of the Melkite Church during a turbulent period in the Middle East.
Mikayeel Sarkis Musabiki (1876-1949) was a prominent Syrian-born Armenian writer and intellectual who made significant contributions to Armenian literature and culture. He was also a vocal advocate for Armenian rights and worked tirelessly to preserve Armenian identity and heritage.
Finally, Mikayeel Choli (1888-1967) was a renowned Armenian artist and painter who is considered one of the pioneers of modern Armenian art. His vibrant and expressive paintings, which often depicted scenes from everyday life, had a profound impact on the development of Armenian art in the 20th century.
People
Mikayeel + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Mikayeel 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
Mikayeel: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Mikayeel?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 7 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Mikayeel 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 48,964,905 US residents.
Is Mikayeel a common name?
We classify Mikayeel as "Very Rare". It ranks above 23.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 7 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Mikayeel most popular?
The single biggest year for Mikayeel was 2012, when 7 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Mikayeel is about 14 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 Mikayeel in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Mikayeel a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Mikayeel 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 Mikayeel still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Mikayeel 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 Mikayeel 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 common is the name Mikayeel?
If you just want to know how many people share the name Mikayeel, HowManyOfMe.org gives you the headline number in one glance.