Mikel
Mikel is a boy's name of Basque origin.
Meaning
Who is like God?
Origin and history
Mikel is the Basque form of the traditional name Michael. It carries the same root meaning asking 'who is like God?'. In the United States, it is utilized both as a Basque cultural choice and as a modern stylistic variation of Michael.
Popularity in the United States
11,559 babies in the United States have been named Mikel since 1880. It ranks #1099 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1328.
States where it is most popular
- CA (16.8 %)
- TX (15.3 %)
- FL (7.6 %)
- NY (5.2 %)
- MI (5.1 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 5 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 35 |
| 1920-1930 | 46 |
| 1930-1940 | 50 |
| 1940-1950 | 430 |
| 1950-1960 | 1,503 |
| 1960-1970 | 1,144 |
| 1970-1980 | 1,261 |
| 1980-1990 | 1,438 |
| 1990-2000 | 1,699 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,805 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,516 |
| 2020-2029 | 627 |
Famous people named Mikel
- Mikel Arteta: football manager, footballer
- Mikel Leshoure: athlete, football player
- Mikel Merino: footballer
Nicknames
Mike, Mickey
Fun facts
- Mikel is the official Basque equivalent of Michael, widely used in northern Spain.
- In the United States, parents sometimes choose Mikel as a unique phonetic spelling of Michael.