Mishael
Meaningwho is like God · Hebrew
- US rank
- #10,107
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #6,048 in 1976
9 babies were named Mishael in the US in 2025.
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US births per million girls, 1969–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Mishael you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 178,571 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Mishael, 9 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Mishael would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryMishael first shows up in US birth records in 1969, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 56 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 1976, when it reached #6,048.
- Boy or girlMishael is given to both boys and girls: 64% of the 25 babies named Mishael in 2025 were boys. That makes it one of the names that truly works for either.
- MeaningIn Hebrew, Mishael means “who is like God”.
About the name Mishael
Mishael is a girl name of French origin meaning “who is like God”. It has 7 letters and 2 syllables, starting with M and ending in “-ael”. US birth records list Mishael for girls from 1969 to 2025, in 28 of those 57 years. Its best year was 1976, when it ranked #6,048 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #10,107, with 9 babies.
Origin:French names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 3.0 | 333,333 girls |
| 1970s | 1.9 | 537,634 girls |
| 1980s | 1.7 | 578,035 girls |
| 1990s | 2.7 | 369,004 girls |
| 2000s | 3.1 | 318,471 girls |
| 2010s | 0.6 | 1,785,714 girls |
| 2020s | 0.9 | 1,071,429 girls |
More French girl names
- Girl name: Charlotte · free
- Girl name: Evelyn · possibly desired
- Girl name: Violet · violet flower
- Girl name: Camila · temple attendant
- Girl name: Ellie · possibly light
- Girl name: Lainey · possibly light
- Unisex name: Avery · elf counsel
- Girl name: Eloise · possibly healthy, wide
Questions about the name Mishael
What does the name Mishael mean?
Mishael means “who is like God” in Hebrew.
What is the origin of the name Mishael?
Mishael has French roots in our records. Other French names include Charlotte, Evelyn, Violet.
Is Mishael a boy or girl name?
Mishael is a girl name, though a few boys get it too.
How popular is the name Mishael?
Mishael ranked #10,107 for US girls in 2025, given to 9 babies. Its best year was 1976 (#6,048).