Mikel Unisex
Origin(s)
PronunciationMEE-kel / ˈmiː.kɛlHebrew; Basque
Meaning
Hebrew: Who is like God?; Basque: A form of Michael
Historical & Cultural Background
Mikel is a variant of the name Michael, which has significant religious connotations in Judaism and Christianity. In Basque culture, Mikel is a traditional name that reflects local linguistic characteristics. The name has been popular in various regions, particularly in Spain and among Basque-speaking communities.
Trend Summary
Mikel has seen a steady presence in various regions, particularly in Spain, but remains less common in the United States.
Similar Names
Variants
- Mikael
- Micheal
International Variants
- Mikael (Swedish)
- Mikhail (Russian)
- Michele (Italian)
- Micheal (Irish)
Famous people named Mikel
Mikel Arteta is a Spanish football manager and former player, known for his time at Arsenal FC.
Mikel Landa is a professional cyclist from Spain, recognized for his performances in Grand Tours.
Mikel Jollett is an American musician and author, known as the lead singer of the band The Airborne Toxic Event.
Mikel Oyarzabal is a Spanish professional footballer who plays for Real Sociedad and the Spanish national team.
Fictional characters named Mikel
Mikel is a character in the video game series 'The Legend of Zelda', known for his role in the storyline.
Mikel is a character in the animated series 'Elena of Avalor', serving as a supporting character.
Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Mikel was first seen in the United States in 1882. Mikel has ranked as high as #1141 nationally, which occurred in 2004, and has been most popular in California, Texas, Florida, New York, and Michigan. In the past 5 years the name Mikel has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Mikel (2024)
State | Births | Share |
---|---|---|
CA | 17 | |
TX | 12 | |
FL | 9 | |
NC | 5 | |
NY | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
Year | Births |
---|---|
1882 | 5 |
1913 | 5 |
1915 | 7 |
1916 | 11 |
1917 | 7 |
1918 | 5 |
1920 | 8 |
1922 | 5 |
1923 | 9 |
1925 | 5 |
1926 | 6 |
1927 | 6 |
1929 | 7 |
1930 | 6 |
1933 | 6 |
1934 | 5 |
1936 | 11 |
1938 | 8 |
1939 | 14 |
1940 | 17 |
1941 | 16 |
1942 | 23 |
1943 | 35 |
1944 | 33 |
1945 | 39 |
1946 | 56 |
1947 | 70 |
1948 | 63 |
1949 | 78 |
1950 | 94 |
1951 | 116 |
1952 | 104 |
1953 | 190 |
1954 | 140 |
1955 | 153 |
1956 | 186 |
1957 | 194 |
1958 | 178 |
1959 | 148 |
1960 | 126 |
1961 | 136 |
1962 | 139 |
1963 | 112 |
1964 | 109 |
1965 | 103 |
1966 | 87 |
1967 | 105 |
1968 | 107 |
1969 | 120 |
1970 | 126 |
1971 | 126 |
1972 | 113 |
1973 | 106 |
1974 | 134 |
1975 | 132 |
1976 | 129 |
1977 | 130 |
1978 | 132 |
1979 | 133 |
1980 | 126 |
1981 | 126 |
1982 | 131 |
1983 | 141 |
1984 | 126 |
1985 | 157 |
1986 | 136 |
1987 | 136 |
1988 | 161 |
1989 | 198 |
1990 | 182 |
1991 | 186 |
1992 | 155 |
1993 | 189 |
1994 | 153 |
1995 | 149 |
1996 | 170 |
1997 | 159 |
1998 | 169 |
1999 | 187 |
2000 | 188 |
2001 | 180 |
2002 | 169 |
2003 | 166 |
2004 | 201 |
2005 | 181 |
2006 | 188 |
2007 | 184 |
2008 | 182 |
2009 | 166 |
2010 | 172 |
2011 | 159 |
2012 | 157 |
2013 | 155 |
2014 | 165 |
2015 | 149 |
2016 | 146 |
2017 | 138 |
2018 | 154 |
2019 | 121 |
2020 | 119 |
2021 | 111 |
2022 | 116 |
2023 | 107 |
2024 | 91 |