UK boy's name
Micael
Micael is a masculine given name of Hebrew origin meaning "who is like God?".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2023. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Micael is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Micael popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2023 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4991, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2013, with 3 births.
This profile covers 6 England and Wales registrations across 2 recorded years from 2013 to 2023. 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 Micael. 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 2024 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Micael ranked #4991 for boys in England and Wales in 2023, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2013, when 3 boys were registered as Micael.
- • About 6 living people in the UK are estimated to have Micael as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4991
2023
Births in 2023
3
Latest year
Peak year
2013
3 births
Estimated living
6
2026
Meaning
What does Micael mean?
The name Micael has its origins in Hebrew, derived from the phrase "mi ka El," which translates to "who is like God." It is a variant spelling of the more common name Michael, which has its roots in the same Hebrew phrase.
Micael is a masculine given name that first appeared in the Old Testament, where it refers to the archangel Michael, one of the principal angels in the Bible. In the Book of Daniel, Michael is portrayed as the protector of Israel, leading the army of heaven against the forces of evil.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Micael dates back to the 5th century, when a Byzantine nobleman named Micael Attaliates held a prominent position in the court of Emperor Leo VI the Wise. Attaliates was known for his literary works and his contributions to Byzantine history.
In the 12th century, a French nobleman named Micael de Villehardouin was a key figure in the Fourth Crusade and played a significant role in the sack of Constantinople in 1204. His memoirs, known as the "Conquest of Constantinople," provide a valuable historical account of the events surrounding the crusade.
During the Renaissance period, Micael Agricola (1510-1557) was a Finnish scholar and reformer who is credited with being one of the founders of the Finnish literary language. He translated the New Testament into Finnish and played a crucial role in the development of the Finnish language.
In the realm of art, Micael Sweerts (1618-1664) was a Flemish Baroque painter known for his genre scenes and portraits. His works are celebrated for their attention to detail and realistic depictions of everyday life.
Another notable figure bearing the name Micael was Micael Tuan Rah (1839-1900), a Burmese prince and politician who served as the Prime Minister of Burma (now Myanmar) during the late 19th century. He played a significant role in the modernization efforts of the Burmese monarchy and left a lasting impact on the country's political landscape.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Micael over time
The chart below shows babies named Micael registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2013 to 2023. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Micael, the clearest high point is 2013. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2023, compared with 3 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Micael by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Micael 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #4991 | 3 | 1 |
| 2010s | #4685 | 3 | 1 |
Related
Names similar to Micael
- 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
Micael: questions and answers
How popular is the name Micael in the UK right now?
In 2023, Micael was ranked #4991 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Micael most popular?
The peak year on record was 2013, with 3 babies registered as Micael in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Micael?
Micael is a masculine given name of Hebrew origin meaning "who is like God?".
How many people are called Micael in the UK?
A total of 6 babies have been registered as Micael 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.