Mikeal
Meaningwho is like God? · English form of Michael
- US rank
- #12,008
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #915 in 1952
5 babies were named Mikeal in the US in 2025. It has dropped 3,941 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1921–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Mikeal you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 344,828 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Mikeal, 5 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Mikeal would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryMikeal first shows up in US birth records in 1921, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 104 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1952, when it ranked #915. Today it's #12,008, so it could be due a comeback.
- Then vs nowMikeal was 6.5× more common in 2000 than it is today. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 53,191 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 344,828.
- TrendMikeal has slipped 3,941 places over the last five years and now sits at #12,008. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- MeaningMikeal is an English form of Michael, which means “who is like God?”. Our records link it to Hebrew and Irish roots.
About the name Mikeal
Mikeal is a boy name of Hebrew and Irish origin meaning “who is like God?”. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, starting with M and ending in “-eal”. US birth records list Mikeal for boys from 1921 to 2025, in 84 of those 105 years. Its best year was 1952, when it ranked #915 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #12,008, with 5 babies.
Origin:Hebrew namesIrish names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1920s | 1.1 | 909,091 boys |
| 1940s | 5.3 | 187,617 boys |
| 1950s | 21 | 47,962 boys |
| 1960s | 16 | 62,112 boys |
| 1970s | 17 | 60,277 boys |
| 1980s | 15 | 65,445 boys |
| 1990s | 21 | 48,614 boys |
| 2000s | 18 | 57,078 boys |
| 2010s | 11 | 93,985 boys |
| 2020s | 4.7 | 212,766 boys |
Other spellings of Mikeal
More Hebrew boy names
- Unisex name: Noah · rest, comfort
- Unisex name: James · supplanter
- Boy name: Elijah · my God is Yahweh
- Boy name: Mateo · gift of God
- Boy name: Benjamin · son of the right hand
- Boy name: Levi · joined, attached
- Unisex name: Elias · my God is Yahweh
- Boy name: Jack · God is gracious
Questions about the name Mikeal
What does the name Mikeal mean?
Mikeal means “who is like God?” in English, as a form of Michael.
What is the origin of the name Mikeal?
Mikeal has Hebrew, Irish roots in our records. Other Hebrew names include Noah, James, Elijah.
Is Mikeal a boy or girl name?
Mikeal is a boy name.
How popular is the name Mikeal?
Mikeal ranked #12,008 for US boys in 2025, given to 5 babies. Its best year was 1952 (#915).