UK boy's name
Mikayeel
A masculine name of Arabic origin meaning "who is like God".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2021. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Mikayeel is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Mikayeel popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2021 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3990, with 4 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2011, with 11 births.
This profile covers 67 England and Wales registrations across 11 recorded years from 2009 to 2021. 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 36% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 67 living people in the UK are called Mikayeel. 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 2022 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Mikayeel ranked #3990 for boys in England and Wales in 2021, with 4 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2011, when 11 boys were registered as Mikayeel.
- • About 67 living people in the UK are estimated to have Mikayeel as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#3990
2021
Births in 2021
4
Latest year
Peak year
2011
11 births
Estimated living
67
2026
Meaning
What does Mikayeel mean?
The name Mikayeel has its origins in the Hebrew language and is derived from the biblical name Michael, which means "who is like God" or "one who is like God." The name Mikayeel is a variant spelling that is commonly used in Arabic and other Middle Eastern languages.
The name Michael, from which Mikayeel is derived, has a long and rich history that can be traced back to the Bible. In the Book of Daniel and the Book of Revelation, the Archangel Michael is mentioned as a powerful and respected figure who leads the armies of heaven against the forces of evil.
One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Mikayeel can be found in the Quran, the holy book of Islam, where the Archangel Michael is referred to as Mika'il or Mikayeel. In Islamic tradition, Mikayeel is revered as one of the four archangels and is often depicted as a guardian and protector.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Mikayeel or its variants. One of the most famous was Mikayeel Nuri Osmani (1873-1938), a prominent Kurdish poet and writer who played a significant role in preserving and promoting Kurdish literature and culture.
Another notable figure was Mikayeel Mushtak (1891-1953), an Iraqi novelist, journalist, and political activist who was a leading figure in the Iraqi literary and political scene during the early 20th century.
In the field of religion, Mikayeel III Butrus Ghannama (1850-1931) was the Patriarch of the Melkite Greek Catholic Church from 1901 until his death. He played a crucial role in the development and growth of the Melkite Church during a turbulent period in the Middle East.
Mikayeel Sarkis Musabiki (1876-1949) was a prominent Syrian-born Armenian writer and intellectual who made significant contributions to Armenian literature and culture. He was also a vocal advocate for Armenian rights and worked tirelessly to preserve Armenian identity and heritage.
Finally, Mikayeel Choli (1888-1967) was a renowned Armenian artist and painter who is considered one of the pioneers of modern Armenian art. His vibrant and expressive paintings, which often depicted scenes from everyday life, had a profound impact on the development of Armenian art in the 20th century.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Mikayeel over time
The chart below shows babies named Mikayeel registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2009 to 2021. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Mikayeel, the clearest high point is 2011. The latest England and Wales figure is 4 births in 2021, compared with 11 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Mikayeel by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Mikayeel 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 | #3990 | 4 | 1 |
| 2010s | #3198 | 59 | 9 |
| 2000s | #3744 | 4 | 1 |
Related
Names similar to Mikayeel
- 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
Mikayeel: questions and answers
How popular is the name Mikayeel in the UK right now?
In 2021, Mikayeel was ranked #3990 for boys in England and Wales, with 4 births registered.
When was Mikayeel most popular?
The peak year on record was 2011, with 11 babies registered as Mikayeel in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Mikayeel?
A masculine name of Arabic origin meaning "who is like God".
How many people are called Mikayeel in the UK?
A total of 67 babies have been registered as Mikayeel across the 11 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.