The nameMikael
Mikael is the Scandinavian form of Michael.
- Boy's name
- Hebrew
- Feast day
Meaning
Mikael comes from the Hebrew Mikhael, "who is like God?".
Origin
Hebrew, through Swedish and Finnish.
History
In England and Wales Mikael reached 444th in 2022.
Famous people named Mikael
- Mikael Blomkvist, hero of The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo
- Mikael Åkerfeldt, musician
Popularity of the name Mikael
Mikael in the United States
Mikael was most popular in the United States in the 2010s, with 1,715 births over the decade, 28% of all recorded babies named Mikael. Its rise began around 1965, and it peaked in 2023. Half of all babies named Mikael in the United States were born before 2007, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, its popularity has held steady at around 199 births a year.
Mikael in the United Kingdom
Mikael was most popular in the United Kingdom in the 2020s, with 450 births over the decade, 46% of all recorded babies named Mikael. Its rise began around 2003, and it peaked in 2022. Half of all babies named Mikael in the United Kingdom were born before 2019, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 77 births a year on average, against 51 in the five years before.
Mikael in France
Mikael in Norway
Variants and related names
Sibling names for Mikael
Names from the same generation as Mikael, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Mikael mean?
Mikael comes from the Hebrew Mikhael, "who is like God?".
What is the origin of the name Mikael?
Hebrew, through Swedish and Finnish.
Is Mikael a girl's or a boy's name?
Mikael is a boy's name.
How popular is the name Mikael?
In 2024, Mikael was the 1129th most popular name for baby boys in the United States, with 187 births.
What are the variants of the name Mikael?
Variants and related names of Mikael include Michel.
What are good sibling names for Mikael?
Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Hawa, Betty, Bracha and Joelle for a sister, Shlomo, Eleazar, Avraham and Ismail for a brother.
Who are famous people named Mikael?
Mikael Blomkvist, hero of The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo; Mikael Åkerfeldt, musician.