Mikael
Mikael is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Who is like God?
Origin and history
Mikael is a spelling variant of the classic Hebrew name Michael, commonly used in Scandinavian and Finnish traditions. It translates to 'who is like God?'. In the United States, it serves as a modern alternative spelling that has maintained steady, moderate usage.
Popularity in the United States
5,939 babies in the United States have been named Mikael since 1880. It ranks #1569 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1000.
States where it is most popular
- CA (25.5 %)
- TX (18 %)
- FL (13.2 %)
- NY (12.9 %)
- IL (4.7 %)
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 | 34 |
| 1950-1960 | 130 |
| 1960-1970 | 137 |
| 1970-1980 | 278 |
| 1980-1990 | 571 |
| 1990-2000 | 852 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,085 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,683 |
| 2020-2029 | 1,169 |
Famous people named Mikael
- Mikael Bridges: Basketball player, Athlete
- Mikael Granlund: Ice hockey player, Athlete
- Mikael Åkerfeldt: Musician, Singer
Nicknames
Mike, Mika
Fun facts
- While etymologically Hebrew, Mikael is the primary standard spelling of Michael in Finland and Sweden.
- The original Hebrew phrase Mikha'el is phrased as a rhetorical question asserting God's peerlessness.