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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Mykael — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Myka|Mykaela
HebrewBoy↑↑ Surging

Mykael

my-KAY-ul · 3 syllables

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#6687
↑↑ Surging
#6687
in the US · 2024
Popularity score: 11
Peak rank
#5618 in 2020
5yr change
+3758 ranks
Birth frequency
3.6 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 #6687 · Falling 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
Hebrew boy names
Mykael

Popularity score: 11  ·  SSA Rank: #6687

Rare  ·  Distinctive  ·  Familiar  ·  Common  ·  Very Common

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

Namesake Score
84
Higher than 84% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
↑↑ Surging
+3758 ranks
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
55
14 per 10,000 births
Won't be common in class
Name DNA
Hebrew RootBiblicalScandinavian SpellingModern VariantBoy3-syllableStrongArchangelContemporaryRare
People with this name

Qualities shared by notable Mykaels

creativeartisticdedicatedexpressiveprofessional
STRONG
High confidence

Mykael is a Hebrew boy name with upward momentum in SSA rankings. It ranked #6687 in the US in 2024.

Trend:↑↑ Surging · +3758 ranks
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:#6687 · very rare
Mykael at a Glance
Meaning:Hebrew 'Who is like God?' (Mi-ka-El). Mykael is a modern Nordic/Scandinavian spelling variant of the classic biblical name Michael.
Language root:Hebrew · Michael via Scandinavian spelling
Peak rank:#5618 in 2020
5yr change:+3758 ranks
Sex usage:100% boy · 0% girl
Notable bearers
Mykael Ddevon
Model
Mykael Skjelstad
Musician
Similar Sound
MichaelMikaelMikhailMikaelaMycah◈Kaelen
Similar Style
Kai◈LeviErikSoren◈Stellan◈Magnus
Works Well With
Sibling names that pair naturally with Mykael
LilyEmmaSophiaNoahEthanGabrielSilas◈
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→ Stable
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Hebrew · #12
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Erik
Norse · #476
→ Stable
Soren◈
Scandinavian · #571
→ Stable
Stellan◈
Scandinavian · #1441
↑ Rising
Magnus
Latin · #749
→ Stable
Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Name Intelligence
Mykael · Overview
Summary

Mykael is a Hebrew boy name with upward momentum in SSA rankings. It ranked #6687 in the US in 2024.

Strengths
Strong fundamentals
Mykael scores 84/100 on the Namesake scale — meaning, origin, and trend all contribute positively.
Surging fast
Rank has moved 3758 positions in the last year. Exceptional momentum.
Modern · Strong character
Mykael carries a bold, serious quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Rising very fast
Mykael is surging. If the trend continues, it may become significantly more common within 2-3 years.
Domain taken
mykael.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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