Unisex · #9,821 in 2026

Mikale

Current Rank
#9,821
Peak Rank
#3,349 (2002)
Total Babies
369
5-Yr Trend
Stable
👧 Girl peak #11,509 (39 total)
👦 Boy peak #3,349 (369 total)
👦As Boy Name
1986
First Year
2022
Last Year
2002
Peak Year
#3349
Peak Rank
369
Total Count
30
Years Active
👧As Girl Name
1989
First Year
2014
Last Year
1991
Peak Year
#11509
Peak Rank
39
Total Count
7
Years Active

The Story of Mikale

As a girl name

Mikale first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a girl name in 1989, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1991, when 6 Mikales were born — ranking #11,509 that year. As of 2026, Mikale ranks #16,513 for girls with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 39 Mikales have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1980s through the 2020s.

As a boy name

Mikale first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a boy name in 1986, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2002, when 26 Mikales were born — ranking #3,349 that year. As of 2026, Mikale ranks #9,821 for boys with 7 births, with steady use. In total, more than 369 Mikales have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1980s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

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Names that sound like Mikale

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

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Frequently Asked Questions about Mikale

What does the name Mikale mean?
Mikale is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1986. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.
How popular is Mikale in 2026?
In 2026, Mikale ranks #9,821 among boys' names in the U.S., with 7 babies given the name that year.
When was Mikale most popular?
Mikale reached its peak popularity in 2002, ranking #3,349 that year with 26 babies given the name.
Is Mikale a unisex name?
Yes — Mikale is used for both girls and boys in U.S. records, with about 10% of Mikales assigned female and 90% assigned male historically.
What names go well with Mikale?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Mikale include Tashon, Izaiha, Remigio. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Mikale

Mikale is a unisex baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1986 and has accumulated 369 births in the dataset. Mikale's peak popularity came in 2002 when it ranked #3,349. Use the chart and map above to compare Mikale'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.