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Mickey

♀ Girl

Pronounced MIK-ee /ˈmɪk.i/High

Meaning: A pet form of Michaela/Michael — from Hebrew Mikha'el, 'who is like God?'; used for both sexes; here for girls; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Who is like God?: Mickey is a pet form of Michaela/Michael. Crisp, homey, and warm. Used for both sexes (here for girls).
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Origin LowHebrew
MeaningA pet form of Michaela/Michael — from Hebrew Mikha'el, 'who is like God?'; used for both sexes; here for girls; routes layered
U.S. rank (2025)#8189 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births13 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1948
Total births (all-time)≈ 6,546

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 194819002025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Mickey is a pet form of Michaela/Michael — from Hebrew Mikha'el, 'who is like God?' (routes layered, which we note). Used for both sexes, here for a girl (slug distinguished; said 'MIK-ee').

In the U.S. it appears for both sexes. Rare, who-is-like-God at the root, and homey.

Did you know? Michael means 'who is like God?' in Hebrew — Mickey is a homey pet form of Michaela/Michael, crisp and warm, used for both sexes (here for girls; the routes are layered, which we note; said 'MIK-ee').
Overall data confidence 40%
References — Michaela — unisex; routes layered

Variations

MickyMikkiMickie

Nicknames

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Mickey mean?

Mickey is a pet form of Michaela/Michael — Hebrew 'who is like God?'; used for both sexes; here for a girl.

How do you pronounce Mickey?

It's said MIK-ee /ˈmɪk.i/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Mickey a boy or girl name?

Mickey is used for both sexes; this page covers its use as a girl's name.

How popular is Mickey?

Mickey is a rare girls' name in the U.S.

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