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Mikaele

♂ Boy

Pronounced mee-kah-EH-leh /ˌmi.kɑˈɛ.lɛ/Medium

Meaning: A Samoan and broader Polynesian form of Michael, from the Hebrew for 'who is like God?' The full four-beat shape reflects Pacific pronunciation of the classic.Low

In 30 seconds: A Samoan form of Michael: Mikaele means 'who is like God?' (said 'mee-kah-EH-leh'). Flowing and classic.
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Origin MediumSamoan, Hebrew
MeaningA Samoan and broader Polynesian form of Michael, from the Hebrew for 'who is like God?' The full four-beat shape reflects Pacific pronunciation of the classic.
U.S. rank (2023)#13496 ↘ Falling
2023 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2000
Total births (all-time)≈ 153

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202219862023

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

Mikaele is a Samoan and Polynesian form of Michael, from Hebrew for 'who is like God?' It carries the classic across four flowing syllables — rare in the U.S. (said 'mee-kah-EH-leh').

It appears only rarely in the U.S., more familiar in Pacific families. Rare, flowing, and classic.

Did you know? Mikaele is the Samoan Michael — the same 'who is like God?' — spread across four warm beats in Pacific style (said 'mee-kah-EH-leh').
Overall data confidence 44%
References — Mikaele — Samoan/Polynesian Michael; 'who is like God?'

Variations

MichaelMikaelMikaela

Nicknames

MikaKaele

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Mikaele mean?

Mikaele is a Samoan and Polynesian form of Michael, from Hebrew for 'who is like God?'

How do you pronounce Mikaele?

It's said mee-kah-EH-leh /ˌmi.kɑˈɛ.lɛ/ — four syllables, stress on the third.

Is Mikaele a boy or girl name?

Mikaele is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Mikaele?

Mikaele is rare in the U.S.

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