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Mikel
OriginBasque and Scandinavian variation of Michael
Meaning"who is like God"
GenderBoy & girl
US rank · girlsUnranked
Below 5 births
US rank · boys#1930
2025 SSA
About Mikel
A Basque and Scandinavian form of Michael, pronounced MEE-kel. In the US, it is sometimes chosen as a modern alternative spelling of Michael.
Mikel is also given to girls.
Pronounced MEE-kel.
As of October 2026, Mikel ranked #12130 in US births in 2018 SSA, peaked at #2272 in 1982.
Popularity & trends
US popularity — history
US rank, lower is more popular · SSA data 2014–2025
Girls #4,091
Boys #1,930
20142025
18802025
Data table
| Year | US rank · girls | Births · girls | US rank · boys | Births · boys |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | — | 0 | #1,149 | 165 |
| 2015 | — | 0 | #1,229 | 149 |
| 2016 | — | 0 | #1,258 | 146 |
| 2017 | — | 0 | #1,310 | 138 |
| 2018 | — | 0 | #1,217 | 154 |
| 2019 | — | 0 | #1,447 | 121 |
| 2020 | — | 0 | #1,458 | 119 |
| 2021 | — | 0 | #1,571 | 111 |
| 2022 | — | 0 | #1,544 | 116 |
| 2023 | — | 0 | #1,627 | 107 |
| 2024 | — | 0 | #1,796 | 91 |
| 2025 | — | 0 | #1,930 | 81 |
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Mikel for boys
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