Mikel Unisex

Popularity: #833 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

PronunciationMEE-kel / ˈmiː.kɛl

Hebrew; 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)

StateBirthsShare
CA 17
35%
TX 12
25%
FL 9
19%
NC 5
10%
NY 5
10%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
18825
19135
19157
191611
19177
19185
19208
19225
19239
19255
19266
19276
19297
19306
19336
19345
193611
19388
193914
194017
194116
194223
194335
194433
194539
194656
194770
194863
194978
195094
1951116
1952104
1953190
1954140
1955153
1956186
1957194
1958178
1959148
1960126
1961136
1962139
1963112
1964109
1965103
196687
1967105
1968107
1969120
1970126
1971126
1972113
1973106
1974134
1975132
1976129
1977130
1978132
1979133
1980126
1981126
1982131
1983141
1984126
1985157
1986136
1987136
1988161
1989198
1990182
1991186
1992155
1993189
1994153
1995149
1996170
1997159
1998169
1999187
2000188
2001180
2002169
2003166
2004201
2005181
2006188
2007184
2008182
2009166
2010172
2011159
2012157
2013155
2014165
2015149
2016146
2017138
2018154
2019121
2020119
2021111
2022116
2023107
202491