boy's name
Mishael
MISH-ay-el (English)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 3
- Letters 7
- Popularity Rare
- Births on record 695
Mishael is a boy's name with 3 syllables. It is given to both girls and boys — about 27% of recorded births with this name are girls. In 2025 it was given to 25 babies in the United States. It is a rare choice.
- Peaked in 2025, when 25 babies were given the name.
- Its usage has held steady over the past decade.
- Today about 1 in 132,626 babies in the United States is given this name.
- First appears in US birth records in 1969.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Mishael Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1960s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 5 |
| 1970s | 34 |
| 1980s | 78 |
| 1990s | 143 |
| 2000s | 174 |
| 2010s | 115 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 98 |
How Popular Is Mishael?
In 2025, Mishael was given to 25 babies in the United States. It is a rare choice.
Where Mishael Is Used
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Mishael
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Mishael Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Mishael over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Mishael
- English MISH-ay-el
Sibling Names for Mishael
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Mishael — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Mishael
How popular is the name Mishael?
In 2025, Mishael was given to 25 babies in the United States. It is a rare choice.
Is Mishael a girl's or a boy's name?
Mishael is used for both girls and boys. About 27% of recorded births with this name are girls.
How many syllables are in Mishael?
Mishael has 3 syllables.
When was Mishael most popular?
Mishael peaked in 2025, when 25 babies were given the name. Its usage has held steady over the past decade.
Is Mishael a good name?
That is not something records can settle, but they can tell you what you would be choosing. Mishael currently ranks #2,770 in the United States. Its usage has held steady over the past decade. Everything else — how it sounds with your surname, who it reminds you of — is yours.