Mykell
Mykell is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Who is like God?
Origin and history
Mykell is a modern English phonetic spelling variant of Michael, which ultimately derives from the Hebrew name Mikha'el. It has seen consistent but rare usage in the United States over recent decades. The name offers a contemporary twist on a deeply traditional classic.
Popularity in the United States
810 babies in the United States have been named Mykell since 1880. It ranks #3866 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1801.
States where it is most popular
- OH (35.7 %)
- CA (26.2 %)
- GA (14.3 %)
- MO (11.9 %)
- SC (11.9 %)
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 | 16 |
| 1990-2000 | 111 |
| 2000-2010 | 311 |
| 2010-2019 | 246 |
| 2020-2029 | 126 |
Nicknames
Mike, Mikey
Fun facts
- Mykell represents a modern phonetic variation of the ancient name Michael, incorporating the trendy letter 'y'.
- The core root comes from the Hebrew phrase Mikha'el, phrased as a rhetorical question asserting God's uniqueness.