Boy · #6,676 in 2026

Mikayel

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

Current Rank

#6,676

Peak Rank

#6,215 (2023)

Total Babies

144

5-Yr Trend

+29%

2007

First Year

2026

Last Year

2023

Peak Year

#6215

Peak Rank

144

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Mikayel

Mikayel first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 2007, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2023, when 14 Mikayels were born — ranking #6,215 that year. As of 2026, Mikayel ranks #6,676 for baby boys with 12 births, rising sharply (+29% over the past five years). In total, more than 144 Mikayels have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2000s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

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Names that sound like Mikayel

Phonetically similar names — useful when Mikayel 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 Mikayel

What does the name Mikayel mean?

Mikayel is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 2007. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Mikayel in 2026?

In 2026, Mikayel ranks #6,676 among boys' names in the U.S., with 12 babies given the name that year.

When was Mikayel most popular?

Mikayel reached its peak popularity in 2023, ranking #6,215 that year with 14 babies given the name.

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

Mikayel has historically been most popular in California. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Mikayel.

Is Mikayel a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Mikayel?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Mikayel include Avyon, Omarii, Zahi. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Mikayel

Mikayel is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2007 and has accumulated 144 births in the dataset. Mikayel's peak popularity came in 2023 when it ranked #6,215. Use the chart and map above to compare Mikayel'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.