boys' name · peaked 2017

Mikaeel

Every Mikaeel since 1994 — 372 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.

Measure
Births per 1,000 babies of that sex — comparable across eras
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Rank 2025
#4,645
among boys
Babies in 2025
22
named Mikaeel
Peak year
2017
34 babies
All-time total
372
since 1994

The story of Mikaeel

Mikaeel is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #4,645 in 2025 with 22 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.

Since 1994, 372 American babies have been named Mikaeel. Its peak came in 2017, when 34 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.

The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Mikaeel stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.

Mikaeel year by year

Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.

Year Boys Boys rank
2025 22 #4,645
2024 25 #4,289
2023 23 #4,567
2022 25 #4,253
2021 13 #6,563
2020 24 #4,233
2019 29 #3,770
2018 22 #4,562
2017 34 #3,355
2016 25 #4,163
2015 16 #5,655
2014 20 #4,810
2013 16 #5,558
2012 13 #6,542
2011 14 #6,146
2010 11 #7,417
2009 6 #11,975
2008
2007 8 #9,459
2006 11 #7,266
2005
2004 5 #12,589
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Frequently asked questions

How popular is the name Mikaeel in 2025?

Mikaeel ranked #4,645 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 22 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.

How many people are named Mikaeel?

372 babies have been named Mikaeel in the United States since 1994, based on Social Security card applications.

When was the name Mikaeel most popular?

Mikaeel peaked in 2017, when 34 newborns received the name.

Is Mikaeel a boy or girl name?

Mikaeel is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.

Is the name Mikaeel rising or falling?

Mikaeel is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.

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