Boy · #4,148 in 2026

Mikaeel

Name: Popularity of the name Mikaeel in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Mikaeel, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#4,148

Peak Rank

#3,312 (2017)

Total Babies

401

5-Yr Trend

+2%

1994

First Year

2026

Last Year

2017

Peak Year

#3312

Peak Rank

401

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Mikaeel

American parents first put Mikaeel on the record books as a baby boy name in 1994, with 5 registered babies. Its peak popularity came in 2017, when 34 Mikaeels were born — ranking #3,312 that year. The 2010s were its strongest decade, accounting for roughly 50% of all recorded Mikaeels. In the latest 2026 data it stands at #4,148 among baby boy names with 26 births, holding steady (+2%). In total, more than 401 Mikaeels have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1990s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

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Names that sound like Mikaeel

Phonetically similar names — useful when Mikaeel is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Mikaeel

What does the name Mikaeel mean?

Mikaeel is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1994. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Mikaeel in 2026?

In 2026, Mikaeel ranks #4,148 among boys' names in the U.S., with 26 babies given the name that year.

When was Mikaeel most popular?

Mikaeel reached its peak popularity in 2017, ranking #3,312 that year with 34 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Mikaeel most popular?

Mikaeel has historically been most popular in Illinois, Ohio, New York. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Mikaeel.

Is Mikaeel a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Mikaeel is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Mikaeel?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Mikaeel include Zeyad, Kessler, Md. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Mikaeel

Mikaeel is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1994 and has accumulated 401 births in the dataset. Mikaeel's peak popularity came in 2017 when it ranked #3,312. Use the chart and map above to compare Mikaeel's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.