Mikeil
A masculine name of English origin meaning "who is like God".
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Mikeil. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Mikeil today is around 21 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Mikeil births was 2005 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Mikeil. 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.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Mikeil. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2005
5 babies that year
Average age
21
years old
2005 SSA rank
#12,712
Tracked since 2005
Popularity
Mikeil: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Mikeil 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 Mikeil during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Mikeil
The name Mikeil is a variant spelling of the Hebrew name Michael, which is derived from the Biblical Hebrew phrase "mi ka'el" meaning "who is like God?". This name has its origins in the ancient Hebrew culture and religion, dating back to the time of the Old Testament scriptures.
The Archangel Michael is a prominent figure in the Bible, particularly in the Book of Daniel and the Book of Revelation. He is regarded as a protector and leader of the heavenly armies against the forces of evil. This association with the powerful archangel has contributed to the enduring popularity of the name across various cultures.
One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name Michael can be found in the Book of Numbers from the Hebrew Bible, which refers to a prince of the Tribe of Asher named Michael. However, the name gained widespread recognition and usage after the emergence of Christianity, as Michael was revered as a heavenly protector and a symbol of strength and courage.
Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Mikeil or its variant spellings. One of the earliest was Michael the Syrian (1126-1199), a renowned Patriarch of the Syriac Orthodox Church and a prolific writer of chronicles and theological works. Another notable bearer was Michael Scot (c. 1175-c. 1234), a medieval Scottish scholar and philosopher who translated numerous works from Arabic into Latin.
In the realm of royalty, Prince Michael of Wallachia (1558-1601) was a prominent ruler of the principality of Wallachia, now part of modern-day Romania. He played a significant role in the struggle against Ottoman dominance in the region. Another notable figure was Tsar Michael I of Russia (1596-1645), the first Russian ruler from the Romanov dynasty, who ascended to the throne in 1613 after the Time of Troubles.
In the arts, Michael Faraday (1791-1867) was a renowned English scientist whose groundbreaking discoveries in the field of electromagnetism laid the foundations for the modern understanding of electricity and magnetism. Michael Tippett (1905-1998) was an influential English composer known for his operas and orchestral works, and a prominent figure in the mid-20th century music scene.
People
Mikeil + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Mikeil 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
Mikeil: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Mikeil?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Mikeil 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 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Mikeil a common name?
We classify Mikeil as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Mikeil most popular?
The single biggest year for Mikeil was 2005, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Mikeil is about 21 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 Mikeil in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Mikeil a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Mikeil 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 Mikeil still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Mikeil 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 Mikeil 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 Americans are named Mikeil?
Our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers how many people have the name Mikeil at a glance, with the living-bearer count up front.