UK boy's name
Mikaeel
Of Hebrew origin meaning "who is like God".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2024. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Mikaeel is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Mikaeel popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #427, with 102 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2021, with 105 births.
This profile covers 1,221 England and Wales registrations across 25 recorded years from 1999 to 2024. The figures come from ONS England and Wales and NRS Scotland, 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 97% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 1,217 living people in the UK are called Mikaeel. 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 2025 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Mikaeel ranked #427 for boys in England and Wales in 2024, with 102 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2021, when 105 boys were registered as Mikaeel.
- • Mikaeel ranks best in Scotland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #727 in 2024.
- • About 1,217 living people in the UK are estimated to have Mikaeel as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#427
2024
Births in 2024
102
Latest year
Peak year
2021
105 births
Estimated living
1,217
2026
Meaning
What does Mikaeel mean?
The name Mikaeel has its origins in the Hebrew language and culture. It is derived from the Hebrew name Mikhael, which means "who is like God." The name is rooted in ancient Semitic languages and can be traced back to biblical times.
One of the earliest references to the name can be found in the Book of Daniel in the Hebrew Bible, where the archangel Michael is mentioned. In the Christian New Testament, Michael is also mentioned as a leader of the heavenly host of angels.
The name Mikaeel gained popularity among various religious and cultural groups, particularly in the Middle East and across the Islamic world. It is a common name among Muslims, who may use the spelling Mikail or Mika'il.
Throughout history, there have been several notable figures who bore the name Mikaeel or its variants. One of the earliest recorded examples is Mikaeel Musi (c. 1335-1413), a Persian poet and mystic who wrote extensively on Sufism and Islamic spirituality.
Another prominent figure was Mikaeel Bakhtin (1895-1975), a Russian philosopher, literary critic, and scholar who made significant contributions to the study of dialogism and the philosophy of language.
In the realm of science, Mikaeel Faraday (1791-1867) was an English scientist who made groundbreaking discoveries in the fields of electromagnetism and electrochemistry, laying the foundation for much of modern physics and chemistry.
In the world of sports, Mikaeel Jordan (born 1963) is a legendary American basketball player who is widely regarded as one of the greatest athletes of all time. His remarkable career with the Chicago Bulls and his impact on the game have made him a global icon.
Finally, Mikaeel Tippett (1905-1998) was an English artist and sculptor known for his distinctive abstract sculptures and his contributions to modern British art.
These are just a few examples of notable individuals throughout history who have borne the name Mikaeel, highlighting its rich cultural and historical significance across various disciplines and regions.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Mikaeel over time
The chart below shows babies named Mikaeel registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1999 to 2024. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Mikaeel, the clearest high point is 2021. The latest England and Wales figure is 102 births in 2024, compared with 105 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Mikaeel by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Mikaeel 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 | #451 | 473 | 5 |
| 2010s | #621 | 632 | 10 |
| 2000s | #1714 | 112 | 9 |
| 1990s | #2425 | 4 | 1 |
Geography
Where Mikaeel is most common
The bars show the latest published local birth counts for Mikaeel. They are useful for spotting where the name is showing up in real numbers, while the rank beside each bar shows how strongly it performs inside that region.
Mikaeel ranks best in Scotland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #727 in 2024.
Across the UK
Mikaeel in Scotland and Northern Ireland
Scotland (NRS)
#727 in 2024
1 years of NRS records, 3 total registered
Related
Names similar to Mikaeel
- 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
Mikaeel: questions and answers
How popular is the name Mikaeel in the UK right now?
In 2024, Mikaeel was ranked #427 for boys in England and Wales, with 102 births registered.
When was Mikaeel most popular?
The peak year on record was 2021, with 105 babies registered as Mikaeel in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Mikaeel?
Of Hebrew origin meaning "who is like God".
How many people are called Mikaeel in the UK?
A total of 1,221 babies have been registered as Mikaeel across the 25 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here, plus 3 more in Scotland.
Where is Mikaeel most common?
In the latest published local rankings, Mikaeel ranks best in Scotland, where it placed #727 in 2024. The regional bars on this page use birth counts, so they also reflect the size of each region.
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.