Is Micahel a boy, girl, or unisex name?

Micahel is commonly used as a Boy name.

Micahel Boy

Popularity: — · Trend: → Stable

Origin(s)

PronunciationMYE-kul / /ˈmaɪkəl/

Hebrew; English

Meaning

Hebrew: Who is like God?; English: Variant of Michael

Historical & Cultural Background

Michael is a name of Hebrew origin, derived from the question 'Who is like God?'. It has been widely used in various cultures, particularly in Christian and Jewish traditions. The name has been borne by numerous saints and archangels, contributing to its popularity. In English-speaking countries, Michael became especially popular in the 20th century.

Trend Summary

Michael has consistently been a popular name in the United States, frequently appearing in the top 10 names for boys throughout the late 20th century.

Variants

Mikael
Micheal
Mikhael

International Variants

Mikael (Swedish)
Michele (Italian)
Mikhail (Russian)

Famous people named Micahel

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Fictional characters named Micahel

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Sibling Suggestions

Gabriel Raphael Daniel Samuel Nathaniel Isaac

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Micahel was first seen in the United States in 1951. Micahel has ranked as high as #1118 nationally, which occurred in 1989, and has been most popular in California, New York, Illinois, Ohio, and Texas. In the past 5 years the name Micahel has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Micahel (2008)

Year:

State	Births	Share
CA	7	100%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

Year	Births
1951	5
1952	5
1954	6
1957	7
1960	6
1961	5
1962	6
1963	9
1965	8
1966	13
1967	12
1968	31
1969	38
1970	31
1971	28
1972	21
1973	33
1974	27
1975	36
1976	30
1977	33
1978	36
1979	52
1980	46
1981	51
1982	60
1983	73
1984	50
1985	66
1986	65
1987	73
1988	73
1989	78
1990	62
1991	38
1992	25
1993	22
1994	23
1995	21
1996	18
1997	11
1998	16
1999	12
2001	5
2002	8
2003	5
2006	11
2007	5
2008	12
2011	5