Mikeal
Mikeal is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Who is like God?
Origin and history
Mikeal is a variant spelling of the biblical name Michael, originating from Hebrew. It means 'who is like God?'. In the United States, it serves as an uncommon alternative spelling of a classic masculine name.
Popularity in the United States
2,386 babies in the United States have been named Mikeal since 1880. It ranks #2656 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1878.
States where it is most popular
- TX (50.9 %)
- CA (31.2 %)
- NC (5.8 %)
- OK (3.5 %)
- MI (2.9 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 11 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 88 |
| 1950-1960 | 422 |
| 1960-1970 | 310 |
| 1970-1980 | 273 |
| 1980-1990 | 282 |
| 1990-2000 | 400 |
| 2000-2010 | 350 |
| 2010-2019 | 201 |
| 2020-2029 | 49 |
Nicknames
Mike, Mikey
Fun facts
- Mikeal is a phonetic variant of Michael, reflecting how the traditional name is pronounced in English.
- The name original derives from the Hebrew phrase 'Mi-ka-el', which translates as a rhetorical question meaning 'who is like God?'.