Mikel
Boy name · American · Hebrew · Spanish · Swedish
Meaningwho is like God · Basque form of Michael
- US rank
- #1,919
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #510 in 1953
81 babies were named Mikel in the US in 2025. It has dropped 482 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1882–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Mikel you might not know, from US birth records and Wikipedia. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
Famous Mikel
Mikel Arteta
Spanish football manager
Choose Mikel and your child shares a first name with Mikel Arteta, a Spanish football manager. A ready-made answer when someone asks “Mikel, like who?” Mikel Arteta's Wikipedia article is available in 68 languages, a good sign of just how widely known they are.
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- How commonAbout 1 in every 21,097 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Mikel, 81 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Mikel would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryMikel first shows up in US birth records in 1882, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 143 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1953, when it ranked #510. Today it's #1,919, so it could be due a comeback.
- Then vs nowMikel was 2.0× more common in 2000 than it is today. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 10,449 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 21,097.
- TrendMikel has slipped 482 places over the last five years and now sits at #1,919. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- MeaningMikel is a Basque form of Michael, which means “who is like God”. Our records link it to American, Hebrew and Spanish roots.
About the name Mikel
Mikel is a boy name of American, Hebrew and Spanish origin meaning “who is like God”. It has 5 letters and 2 syllables, starting with M and ending in “-kel”. US birth records list Mikel for boys from 1882 to 2025, in 105 of those 144 years. Its best year was 1953, when it ranked #510 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #1,919, with 81 babies.
Origin:American namesHebrew namesSpanish namesSwedish names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1880s | 5.5 | 181,818 boys |
| 1910s | 4.3 | 233,100 boys |
| 1920s | 4.2 | 238,095 boys |
| 1930s | 4.7 | 213,675 boys |
| 1940s | 27 | 36,390 boys |
| 1950s | 74 | 13,552 boys |
| 1960s | 59 | 16,858 boys |
| 1970s | 77 | 13,065 boys |
| 1980s | 78 | 12,882 boys |
| 1990s | 87 | 11,468 boys |
| 2000s | 90 | 11,058 boys |
| 2010s | 81 | 12,418 boys |
| 2020s | 60 | 16,543 boys |
Other spellings of Mikel
More American boy names
- Boy name: Henry · ruler of the home
- Unisex name: Maverick · independent, unbranded
- Unisex name: Kai · sea
- Unisex name: Jace · healer
- Boy name: Jaxon · son of Jack
- Boy name: Milo · possibly gracious
- Boy name: Bryson · son of Brice
- Boy name: Louis · famous warrior
Questions about the name Mikel
What does the name Mikel mean?
Mikel means “who is like God” in Basque, as a form of Michael.
What is the origin of the name Mikel?
Mikel has American, Hebrew, Spanish, Swedish roots in our records. Other American names include Henry, Maverick, Kai.
Is Mikel a boy or girl name?
Mikel is a boy name.
How popular is the name Mikel?
Mikel ranked #1,919 for US boys in 2025, given to 81 babies. Its best year was 1953 (#510).