boy's name
Mikaeel
mee-kah-EEL (Arabic)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 3
- Letters 7
- Popularity Uncommon
- Births on record 1,906
England and Wales
#440
2025 births
Mikaeel is a boy's name with 3 syllables. In 2025 it was given to 22 babies in the United States. It is used consistently but remains uncommon.
- Peaked in England and Wales in 2021, when 105 babies were given the name.
- It has been rising over the past decade in England and Wales.
- Today about 1 in 5,921 babies in England and Wales is given this name.
- First appears in birth records in 1999.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 3.
Mikaeel Over Time
Births per decade in England and Wales, 1990s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 4 |
| 2000s | 112 |
| 2010s | 632 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 562 |
How Popular Is Mikaeel?
In 2025, Mikaeel was given to 89 babies in England and Wales, ranking #440 that year. It is used consistently but remains uncommon.
Where Mikaeel Is Used
Figures for England and Wales leave out any name given to fewer than three babies in a year, so a gap means the name fell below that floor rather than went unused. Data & sources.
How Mikaeel Is Spelled
Birth registers count each spelling separately, so every one has its own ranking.
| Spelling | What it is | Births on record |
|---|---|---|
| Mika'eel | Mika'eel is Mikaeel written with an apostrophe, recorded mostly in England and Wales. | 39 |
Names That Peaked Alongside Mikaeel
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Mikaeel Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Mikaeel over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Mikaeel
- Arabic mee-kah-EEL
Sibling Names for Mikaeel
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Mikaeel — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Mikaeel
How popular is the name Mikaeel?
In 2025, Mikaeel was given to 89 babies in England and Wales, ranking #440 that year. It is used consistently but remains uncommon.
Is Mikaeel a girl's or a boy's name?
Mikaeel is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Mikaeel?
Mikaeel has 3 syllables.
When was Mikaeel most popular?
Mikaeel peaked in 2021, when 105 babies were given the name. It has been rising over the past decade.
Is Mikaeel a good name?
That is not something records can settle, but they can tell you what you would be choosing. Mikaeel currently ranks #440 in England and Wales. It has been rising over the past decade. Everything else — how it sounds with your surname, who it reminds you of — is yours.