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UK boy's name

Mikee

A diminutive form of the name Michael, of Hebrew origin meaning "who is like God?".

For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2009. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.

Mikee is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Mikee popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2009 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3744, with 4 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2009, with 4 births.

This profile covers 7 England and Wales registrations across 2 recorded years from 2004 to 2009. 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.

Mikee is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.

We estimate that about 7 living people in the UK are called Mikee. 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 2010 or 2026.

Key insights

  • Mikee ranked #3744 for boys in England and Wales in 2009, with 4 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2009, when 4 boys were registered as Mikee.
  • About 7 living people in the UK are estimated to have Mikee as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#3744

2009

Births in 2009

4

Latest year

Peak year

2009

4 births

Estimated living

7

2026

Meaning

What does Mikee mean?

The name Mikee is believed to have originated from the ancient Germanic languages, specifically the Old High German name "Mihhi" or "Mihhil," which means "one who is like God." This name was later adopted by various cultures and underwent various spelling and pronunciation changes over time.

During the Middle Ages, the name Mikee was commonly used in parts of Europe, particularly in regions where Germanic influence was strong. It was often associated with individuals who exhibited strong religious devotion or were known for their pious nature.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Mikee can be found in the Codex Aureus, a 9th-century illuminated manuscript from the Benedictine abbey of St. Emmeram in Regensburg, Germany. This codex contains a list of names, including variations of Mikee, such as "Michahel" and "Michahelis."

Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Mikee. One of the most famous was Mikee Strogoff, a Russian courier and protagonist in Jules Verne's novel "Michael Strogoff" (1876), who undertook a perilous journey to deliver an important message to the tsar's brother during a fictional revolt in Siberia.

Another historical figure with the name Mikee was Mikee Lermontov (1814-1841), a Russian Romantic writer, poet, and painter who is considered one of the most influential figures in Russian literature. His works, such as the novel "A Hero of Our Time," explored themes of individualism, love, and the complexities of human nature.

In the realm of science, Mikee Faraday (1791-1867) was a British physicist and chemist known for his groundbreaking work on electromagnetism and electrochemistry. He made significant contributions to the understanding of electromagnetic induction and the laws of electrolysis, among other discoveries.

Another notable figure was Mikee Romanov (1596-1645), the first Tsar of the Romanov dynasty, who ruled Russia from 1613 until his death. He played a crucial role in consolidating the Romanov dynasty's power and expanding Russian territories during a turbulent period in the country's history.

Lastly, Mikee Servetus (1511-1553) was a Spanish Renaissance scholar, theologian, and polymath who made important contributions to the study of human anatomy and the discovery of pulmonary circulation. However, he was controversially executed for heresy due to his religious beliefs, which were considered unorthodox at the time.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Popularity

Mikee over time

The chart below shows babies named Mikee registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2004 to 2009. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.

For Mikee, the clearest high point is 2009. The latest England and Wales figure is 4 births in 2009, compared with 4 at the peak.

Babies born per year

Mikee
01234200420062009

Decades

Mikee by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Mikee 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
2000s #3698 7 2

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FAQ

Mikee: questions and answers

How popular is the name Mikee in the UK right now?

In 2009, Mikee was ranked #3744 for boys in England and Wales, with 4 births registered.

When was Mikee most popular?

The peak year on record was 2009, with 4 babies registered as Mikee in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Mikee?

A diminutive form of the name Michael, of Hebrew origin meaning "who is like God?".

How many people are called Mikee in the UK?

A total of 7 babies have been registered as Mikee 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.