Boy · #3,257 in 2026

Mikhael

Current Rank
#3,257
Peak Rank
#2,138 (2020)
Total Babies
1K
5-Yr Trend
-25%
1991
First Year
1991
Last Year
1991
Peak Year
#9336
Peak Rank
8
Total Count
1
Years Active

The Story of Mikhael

Mikhael first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1963, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2020, when 65 Mikhaels were born — ranking #2,138 that year. As of 2026, Mikhael ranks #3,257 for baby boys with 37 births, falling sharply (-25%). In total, more than 1K Mikhaels have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1960s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Mikhael

Phonetically similar names — useful when Mikhael 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 Mikhael

What does the name Mikhael mean?
Mikhael is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1963. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.
How popular is Mikhael in 2026?
In 2026, Mikhael ranks #3,257 among boys' names in the U.S., with 37 babies given the name that year.
When was Mikhael most popular?
Mikhael reached its peak popularity in 2020, ranking #2,138 that year with 65 babies given the name.
In which U.S. states is Mikhael most popular?
Mikhael has historically been most popular in New Jersey, Illinois, Florida. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Mikhael.
Is Mikhael a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Mikhael is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.
What names go well with Mikhael?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Mikhael include Linh, Fredrich, Marsha. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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About the name Mikhael

Mikhael is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1963 and has accumulated 1K births in the dataset. Mikhael's peak popularity came in 2020 when it ranked #2,138. Use the chart and map above to compare Mikhael'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.