Mikaeel
2025 SSA
About Mikaeel
Mikaeel is a multicultural masculine name, representing an Arabic and Quranic variation of Michael, which has Hebrew origins meaning 'who is like God?' In Islamic tradition, Mikaeel (or Mikail) is the name of one of the archangels, believed to be responsible for bringing rain and sustenance to Earth. This spelling variation is particularly common in Muslim communities across various countries. The name carries spiritual significance in multiple faiths, making it a meaningful choice for religiously observant families. While less common in Western countries than Michael, Mikaeel has gained increased usage in multicultural communities. The name combines ancient religious heritage with a distinctive spelling that reflects its Arabic pronunciation.
Pronounced mi-kah-EEL.
As of October 2026, Mikaeel ranked #4645 for boys in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #3354 for boys in 2017, Nameberry popularity #739 for boys.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | #4,809 | 20 | 10.4 |
| 2015 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | #4,162 | 25 | 13.2 |
| 2017 | #3,354 | 34 | 18.4 |
| 2018 | #4,561 | 22 | 12.1 |
| 2019 | #3,770 | 29 | 16.2 |
| 2020 | #4,232 | 24 | 13.9 |
| 2021 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | #4,250 | 25 | 14.3 |
| 2023 | #4,563 | 23 | 13.4 |
| 2024 | #4,270 | 25 | 14.5 |
| 2025 | #4,645 | 22 | 12.9 |