Mikail
Mikail is a boy's name of Arabic origin.
Meaning
Who is like God?
Origin and history
Mikail is an Arabic and Turkish form of the archangel name Michael. It is derived from the Hebrew name Mikha'el, meaning 'who is like God?'. In the United States, it is a moderately used alternative spelling among families seeking an Islamic or international variation.
Popularity in the United States
1,228 babies in the United States have been named Mikail since 1880. It ranks #3470 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1659.
States where it is most popular
- NY (34.7 %)
- CA (22.9 %)
- TX (21.8 %)
- NJ (8 %)
- PA (6.1 %)
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 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 52 |
| 1990-2000 | 173 |
| 2000-2010 | 293 |
| 2010-2019 | 442 |
| 2020-2029 | 268 |
Famous people named Mikail
- Mikail Özerler: Judoka, Athlete
Fun facts
- In Islamic theology, Mikail is one of the primary archangels, believed to be responsible for rain, food, and mercy.
- Mikail is the Arabic and Turkish cognate of the Hebrew Michael, widely recognized across various world languages.