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Mikael

Mikael is a boy's name of Hebrew and Biblical origin meaning “Who is like God.” In 2024 it was given to 187 boys in the United States.

Mikael at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
Biblical & Christian · Irish & Celtic
Meaning
“Who is like God”
Pronunciation
/ˈmiː.kɑː.ɛl/
Also spelled
Michael

About the name Mikael

Mikael belongs to the Biblical & Christian and Irish & Celtic tradition. Its meaning — “Who is like God” — is the sense carried by its Hebrew and Biblical roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page. It travels in a few spellings: Michael.

In the United States, Mikael first appears in Social Security records in 1944. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #961 in 2016, and in 2024 187 babies received the name — 5,761 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Mikael in US records

First recorded (US)
1944
Best US rank
#961 in 2016
Peak year
2023
Babies named Mikael in 2024
187
Total since 1880
5,761

Spellings & short forms

Michael

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Mikael mean?

Mikael means “Who is like God” in its Hebrew and Biblical roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Mikael a boy or girl name?

Mikael is a boy name. In 2024, 187 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Mikael?

Mikael comes from the Biblical & Christian and Irish & Celtic tradition. It is also spelled Michael.

How popular is the name Mikael?

Mikael first appears in US records in 1944. Its best-ever ranking was #961 in 2016, and 187 babies were given the name in 2024.

How do you pronounce Mikael?

Mikael is pronounced /ˈmiː.kɑː.ɛl/ (IPA).

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