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Mikaeel

♂ Boy

Pronounced mee-kah-EEL /ˌmi.kɑˈil/Medium

Meaning: Arabic/Quranic form of Michael — Hebrew Mikha'el, 'who is like God?' — the archangel Mika'ilHigh

In 30 seconds: The archangel, in Arabic: Mikaeel is the Quranic Michael — 'who is like God?'. Devout, melodic, and strong.
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Origin HighArabic, Hebrew
MeaningArabic/Quranic form of Michael — Hebrew Mikha'el, 'who is like God?' — the archangel Mika'il
U.S. rank (2025)#4645 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births22 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2017
Total births (all-time)≈ 372

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201719942025

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

Mikaeel is an Arabic and Quranic form of Michael — from Hebrew Mikha'el, 'who is like God?' (the archangel Mika'il, who provides sustenance). A devout, melodic name across the Muslim world.

In the U.S. it appears in Muslim families. Rare, who-is-like-God at the root, and devout.

Did you know? Mika'il is the archangel Michael in Islam — provider of nourishment and rain; Mikaeel is a beautiful spelling of 'who is like God?'.
Overall data confidence 82%
Behind the Name — Mikail — root etymology

Variations

MikailMikaelMichael

Nicknames

Mika

Famous Bearers

  • ★Mikaeel Hussain
    Scottish child actor who appeared in the BBC series Doctor Who

If you like Mikaeel…

Mikail— a fellow spelling
Mikael— a companion spelling
Ismail— another Quranic name
Jibreel— the archangel Gabriel's Arabic name

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Mikaeel mean?

Mikaeel is the Arabic Michael — 'who is like God?' (the archangel Mika'il).

How do you pronounce Mikaeel?

It's said mee-kah-EEL /ˌmi.kɑˈil/ — three syllables, stress on the last.

Is Mikaeel a boy or girl name?

Mikaeel is a boy's name.

How popular is Mikaeel?

Mikaeel is a rare name in the U.S.

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