Micael
Micael is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Who is like God?
Origin and history
Micael is a variant spelling of Michael, derived from the Hebrew name Mikha'el. It carries the rhetorical question meaning 'Who is like God?'. In the United States, it is a rare alternative spelling, given to fewer than 1,000 boys since 1880.
Popularity in the United States
731 babies in the United States have been named Micael since 1880. It ranks #3945 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1879.
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 7 |
| 1950-1960 | 101 |
| 1960-1970 | 110 |
| 1970-1980 | 91 |
| 1980-1990 | 112 |
| 1990-2000 | 93 |
| 2000-2010 | 100 |
| 2010-2019 | 69 |
| 2020-2029 | 48 |
Famous people named Micael
- Micael Michael: Singer, Musician
Nicknames
Mike, Mikey
Fun facts
- Micael is a streamlined spelling of Michael often found in Portuguese, Swedish, and modern international usage.
- With fewer than 1,000 total recorded U.S. male births since 1880, Micael offers a unique twist on a classic standard.