Micahel
Micahel is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Who is like God?
Origin and history
Micahel is a variant spelling of Michael, derived from the Hebrew name Mikha'el. It carries the traditional rhetorical meaning 'Who is like God?'. In the United States, it primarily functions as an uncommon spelling variant or typographical alternative of the classic name Michael.
Popularity in the United States
1,412 babies in the United States have been named Micahel since 1880. It ranks #3307 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- CA (42.4 %)
- NY (23.6 %)
- TX (9.3 %)
- IL (6.7 %)
- OH (4.5 %)
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 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 23 |
| 1960-1970 | 128 |
| 1970-1980 | 327 |
| 1980-1990 | 635 |
| 1990-2000 | 248 |
| 2000-2010 | 46 |
| 2010-2019 | 5 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Nicknames
Mike, Mikey
Fun facts
- Micahel is a recognized historical spelling transposition of the extremely popular name Michael.
- Over 1,400 boys in the United States have been officially registered with the spelling Micahel since 1880.