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Mikayel

♂ Boy

Pronounced mee-kah-YEL /ˌmi.kɑˈjɛl/Medium

Meaning: An Armenian/Hebrew form of Michael — from Hebrew Mikha'el, 'who is like God?'Low

In 30 seconds: Who is like God?: Mikayel is a form of Michael. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'mee-kah-YEL').

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Origin LowHebrew, Armenian

MeaningAn Armenian/Hebrew form of Michael — from Hebrew Mikha'el, 'who is like God?'

U.S. rank (2025)#5760 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births16 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2025

Total births (all-time)≈ 136

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Mikayel is an Armenian/Hebrew form of Michael — from Hebrew Mikha'el, 'who is like God?' (an archangel). A lyrical, classic name (said 'mee-kah-YEL'; nickname Mika).

In the U.S. it appears in Armenian and Jewish families. Rare, who-is-like-God at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Michael means 'who is like God?' in Hebrew (Mikha'el, an archangel) — Mikayel is an Armenian/Hebrew form, lyrical and classic (said 'mee-kah-YEL').

Overall data confidence 46%

References — Michael — Hebrew etymology

Variations

MikaelMichaelMikhael

Nicknames

Mika

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Mikayel mean?

Mikayel is an Armenian/Hebrew form of Michael — Hebrew 'who is like God?'.

How do you pronounce Mikayel?

It's said mee-kah-YEL /ˌmi.kɑˈjɛl/ — three syllables, stress on the third.

Is Mikayel a boy or girl name?

Mikayel is a boy's name.

How popular is Mikayel?

Mikayel is a rare name in the U.S.