UK boy's name
Mekail
A variant spelling of the masculine name Michael, of Hebrew origin meaning "one who is like God".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2014. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Mekail is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Mekail popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2014 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4632, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2005, with 3 births.
This profile covers 6 England and Wales registrations across 2 recorded years from 2005 to 2014. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 100% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 6 living people in the UK are called Mekail. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2015 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Mekail ranked #4632 for boys in England and Wales in 2014, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2005, when 3 boys were registered as Mekail.
- • About 6 living people in the UK are estimated to have Mekail as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4632
2014
Births in 2014
3
Latest year
Peak year
2005
3 births
Estimated living
6
2026
Meaning
What does Mekail mean?
The name Mekail is derived from the Hebrew name Michael, which means "who is like God?" in Hebrew. The name has its roots in ancient Judaic culture and can be traced back to the biblical figure Michael the Archangel, who is mentioned in the Old Testament and the Quran.
Michael was one of the principal angels in Hebrew tradition and was considered the leader of the heavenly hosts. He was revered as the protector of the Jewish people and was often depicted in battle against the forces of evil. The name gained widespread popularity among early Christians and Muslims due to the significance of the figure in both religious traditions.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Mekail can be found in the Book of Enoch, an ancient Jewish text from the third century BC. The book mentions the archangel Michael as one of the leading angels who aided in the battle against the fallen angels. In the New Testament, Michael is mentioned in the Book of Revelation as the leader of the angelic armies against Satan and his followers.
Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Mekail or its variations. One of the earliest examples is Mekail ibn Yasar, a prominent Arab poet who lived in the 7th century AD. He was renowned for his eloquence and was considered one of the greatest poets of the Umayyad period.
Another historical figure was Mekail Bogoris, the ruler of the First Bulgarian Empire in the 9th century AD. He was instrumental in the conversion of the Bulgarians to Christianity and is celebrated as a national hero in Bulgaria.
In the medieval period, Mekail Psellos was a renowned Byzantine philosopher, historian, and statesman who served as the chief minister to several Byzantine emperors in the 11th century AD. He was known for his vast knowledge and his writings on various subjects, including theology, law, and rhetoric.
During the Renaissance, Mekail Angelos was a famous Greek scholar and humanist who lived in the 15th century AD. He played a crucial role in the revival of classical Greek literature and was instrumental in the spread of Greek learning throughout Europe.
In more recent times, Mekail Nuri Inukai was a prominent Japanese statesman and politician who served as the Prime Minister of Japan in the 1930s. He was assassinated in 1932 during a failed coup attempt by young naval officers.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Mekail over time
The chart below shows babies named Mekail registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2005 to 2014. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Mekail, the clearest high point is 2005. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2014, compared with 3 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Mekail by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Mekail was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | #4632 | 3 | 1 |
| 2000s | #3849 | 3 | 1 |
Related
Names similar to Mekail
- Matthew 80,931
- Mohammed 74,321
- Muhammad 72,235
- Max 59,807
- Michael 47,075
- Mason 38,935
- Mohammad 25,910
- Morgan 15,994
- Muhammed 11,527
- Mark 11,336
- Marcus 11,257
- Maxwell 10,006
FAQ
Mekail: questions and answers
How popular is the name Mekail in the UK right now?
In 2014, Mekail was ranked #4632 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Mekail most popular?
The peak year on record was 2005, with 3 babies registered as Mekail in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Mekail?
A variant spelling of the masculine name Michael, of Hebrew origin meaning "one who is like God".
How many people are called Mekail in the UK?
A total of 6 babies have been registered as Mekail across the 2 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.