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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Maikol — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Maiko|Maiky
CelticBoy↓ Fading

Maikol

my-KOLE · 2 syllables

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Boy
#6052
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#6052
in the US · 2024
Popularity score: 12
Peak rank
#4993 in 2023
5yr change
-1059 ranks
Birth frequency
4.2 per 1,000,000 births
Sex split
100% boy · 0% girl

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202024

Rank #6052 · Rising since 2020

How Popular Is This Name?

Bars show the range of popularity for each group. The dot shows where this name sits. Further right = more popular.

All US boy names
Top 200 boy names
Celtic boy names
Maikol

Popularity score: 12  ·  SSA Rank: #6052

Rare  ·  Distinctive  ·  Familiar  ·  Common  ·  Very Common

Popularity score: 0 = least popular, 100 = most popular. Based on SSA rank.

Namesake Score
40
Higher than 40% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
↓ Fading
-1059 ranks
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
55
13 per 10,000 births
Won't be common in class
Name DNA
IrishCelticBoy2-syllableModern SpellingPhonetic VariantReligious RootRareStrong Character
Character
who is like god
STRONG
High confidence

Maikol is a Celtic boy name with cooling SSA momentum. It ranked #6052 in the US in 2024.

Trend:↓ Fading · -1059 ranks
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:#6052 · very rare
Maikol at a Glance
Meaning:Variant spelling of Micheál, derived from Hebrew Michael meaning 'who is like God', reinterpreted through Irish phonetic traditions.
Language root:Irish Gaelic · Old Celtic
Peak rank:#4993 in 2023
5yr change:-1059 ranks
Sex usage:100% boy · 0% girl
Notable bearers

No notable bearers on record.

Similar Sound
MikaelMichalMiguelMikhailMychal
Similar Style
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Works Well With
Sibling names that pair naturally with Maikol
SiobhanAoifeSaoirseFionnCaoimheKeegan◈Maeve
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Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Name Intelligence
Maikol · Overview
Summary

Maikol is a Celtic boy name with cooling SSA momentum. It ranked #6052 in the US in 2024.

Search interest: 0/100 → Stable

Strengths
Modern · Strong character
Maikol carries a bold, warm quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Popularity declining
Rank has dropped 1059 positions in the last year. Consider whether this trajectory matters for your decision.
Domain taken
maikol.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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