Mikhael
Mikhael is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Who is like God?
Origin and history
Mikhael is a variant spelling of the traditional Hebrew name Michael, meaning 'who is like God?'. It reflects a transliteration that stays close to the original Semitic phonetic structure. In the United States, it serves as a distinct alternative to more common spellings.
Popularity in the United States
1,163 babies in the United States have been named Mikhael since 1880. It ranks #3531 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1630.
States where it is most popular
- CA (32.5 %)
- TX (22.7 %)
- FL (20 %)
- NY (17.9 %)
- IL (3.3 %)
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 | 6 |
| 1970-1980 | 44 |
| 1980-1990 | 103 |
| 1990-2000 | 151 |
| 2000-2010 | 171 |
| 2010-2019 | 391 |
| 2020-2029 | 297 |
Nicknames
Mike, Mikey, Misha
Fun facts
- The spelling Mikhael closely mirrors the direct Latin-alphabet transliteration of the Hebrew name Mika'el.
- More than 1,100 boys in the United States have received the exact spelling Mikhael since 1880.