Girl · #11,408 in 2026

Mishale

"Mishale" is a song by Jamaican musician Andru Donalds, released as his debut single in September 1994. It was written by Donalds and Eric Foster White, who also produced the track. The song was issued as the first single from Donalds' eponymous debut studio album.

Current Rank
#11,408
Peak Rank
#11,408 (1990)
Total Babies
6
5-Yr Trend
Stable
1990
First Year
1990
Last Year
1990
Peak Year
#11408
Peak Rank
6
Total Count
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Meaning & Origin of Mishale

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

"Mishale" is a song by Jamaican musician Andru Donalds, released as his debut single in September 1994. It was written by Donalds and Eric Foster White, who also produced the track. The song was issued as the first single from Donalds' eponymous debut studio album.

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The Story of Mishale

Mishale first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1990, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1990, when 6 Mishales were born — ranking #11,408 that year. As of 2026, Mishale ranks #11,408 for baby girls with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 6 Mishales have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1990s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Mishale

Phonetically similar names — useful when Mishale 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 Mishale

What does the name Mishale mean?
"Mishale" is a song by Jamaican musician Andru Donalds, released as his debut single in September 1994. It was written by Donalds and Eric Foster White, who also produced the track. The song was issued as the first single from Donalds' eponymous debut studio album.
How popular is Mishale in 2026?
In 2026, Mishale ranks #11,408 among girls' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.
When was Mishale most popular?
Mishale reached its peak popularity in 1990, ranking #11,408 that year with 6 babies given the name.
Is Mishale a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Mishale is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.
What names go well with Mishale?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Mishale include Gee, Jaynelle, Siobhain. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Mishale

Mishale is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1990 and has accumulated 6 births in the dataset. Mishale's peak popularity came in 1990 when it ranked #11,408. Use the chart and map above to compare Mishale'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.