The nameMikail
Mikail is the Turkish form of Michael, a boy's name of Hebrew origin. It has been given in France since the 1980s.
- Boy's name
- Hebrew
- Feast day
Meaning
Mikail comes from the Hebrew Mikha'el, "who is like God?".
Origin
Hebrew, through Arabic and Turkish. Mika'il is one of the archangels named in the Quran.
History
Mikail appeared in France in the late 1970s and has been given steadily since.
Popularity of the name Mikail
Mikail in France
Mikail was most popular in France in the 2000s, with 1,070 births over the decade, 31% of all recorded babies named Mikail. Its rise began around 1987, and it peaked in 2019. Half of all babies named Mikail in France were born before 2008, 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 96 births a year.
Mikail in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Mikail mean?
Mikail comes from the Hebrew Mikha'el, "who is like God?".
What is the origin of the name Mikail?
Hebrew, through Arabic and Turkish. Mika'il is one of the archangels named in the Quran.
Is Mikail a girl's or a boy's name?
Mikail is a boy's name.