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Mishael

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Pronounced MISH-ay-el /ˈmɪʃ.eɪ.ɛl/Medium

Meaning: From the Hebrew Misha'el — 'who is what God is?; who belongs to God?'; a biblical name (a companion of Daniel, later called Meshach); we note the biblical linkLow

In 30 seconds: Who is what God is?: Mishael is Hebrew. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'MISH-ay-el'). We note the biblical link.
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Origin LowHebrew
MeaningFrom the Hebrew Misha'el — 'who is what God is?; who belongs to God?'; a biblical name (a companion of Daniel, later called Meshach); we note the biblical link
U.S. rank (2025)#5763 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births16 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2021
Total births (all-time)≈ 460

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202119772025

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

Mishael comes from the Hebrew Misha'el — 'who is what God is?; who belongs to God?'; a biblical name (a companion of Daniel, later called Meshach; we note the biblical link). A lyrical, classic name (said 'MISH-ay-el').

In the U.S. it appears in Jewish, Christian, and Muslim families (Mishal is also an Arabic name). Rare, who-belongs-to-God at the root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Mishael is Hebrew for 'who is what God is?; who belongs to God?' — a biblical name (a companion of Daniel, later called Meshach) — lyrical and classic (we note the biblical link; said 'MISH-ay-el').
Overall data confidence 38%
References — Mishael — Hebrew; biblical

Variations

MisaelMishalMeshach

Nicknames

Mish

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Mishael mean?

Mishael is Hebrew for 'who is what God is?; who belongs to God?'; a biblical name (a companion of Daniel). We note the biblical link.

How do you pronounce Mishael?

It's said MISH-ay-el /ˈmɪʃ.eɪ.ɛl/ — three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Mishael a boy or girl name?

Mishael is a boy's name.

How popular is Mishael?

Mishael is a very rare name in the U.S.

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