Mikell
Mikell is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Who is like God?
Origin and history
Mikell is a phonetic variant of Michael, derived from the Hebrew name Mikha'el. It has maintained steady but infrequent usage in the United States over the past century. Parents often choose it as a modern alternative spelling for a classic name.
Popularity in the United States
1,533 babies in the United States have been named Mikell since 1880. It ranks #3210 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1833.
States where it is most popular
- GA (49.2 %)
- FL (26.2 %)
- SC (14.3 %)
- TX (6.3 %)
- IL (4 %)
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 | 48 |
| 1950-1960 | 143 |
| 1960-1970 | 138 |
| 1970-1980 | 141 |
| 1980-1990 | 185 |
| 1990-2000 | 207 |
| 2000-2010 | 330 |
| 2010-2019 | 247 |
| 2020-2029 | 94 |
Nicknames
Mike, Mikey
Fun facts
- Mikell evolved primarily as an Americanized phonetic variation of the traditional name Michael.
- With over 1,500 recorded uses in the U.S. since 1880, Mikell remains a rare but recognizable alternative.