Mikie Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationMEE-kee / ˈmɪkiEnglish; diminutive of Michael
Meaning
Who is like God? (Hebrew); who is like God? (English)
Historical & Cultural Background
Mikie is often used as a diminutive form of Michael, which has biblical origins. The name Michael has been popular in various cultures and languages, often associated with archangels in Judeo-Christian traditions. Mikie, as a variant, emerged in the 20th century, particularly in English-speaking countries. It reflects a trend of creating affectionate or informal versions of traditional names.
Trend Summary
Mikie has seen limited popularity in the U.S., often used as a casual or affectionate form of Michael.
Similar Names
Variants
- Mikey
- Mica
- Mika
International Variants
- Mika (Japanese)
- Mikael (Swedish)
- Mikhail (Russian)
Famous people named Mikie
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Fictional characters named Mikie
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Mikie was first seen in the United States in 1947. Mikie has ranked as high as #1066 nationally, which occurred in 1975, and has been most popular in California. In the past 5 years the name Mikie has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Mikie (1997)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1947 | 6 |
| 1950 | 7 |
| 1952 | 6 |
| 1953 | 7 |
| 1954 | 5 |
| 1955 | 9 |
| 1956 | 8 |
| 1957 | 10 |
| 1958 | 6 |
| 1959 | 11 |
| 1960 | 11 |
| 1961 | 11 |
| 1963 | 7 |
| 1964 | 6 |
| 1967 | 5 |
| 1974 | 5 |
| 1975 | 12 |
| 1976 | 6 |
| 1977 | 11 |
| 1978 | 7 |
| 1979 | 5 |
| 1980 | 9 |
| 1981 | 9 |
| 1982 | 6 |
| 1986 | 7 |
| 1988 | 6 |
| 1997 | 7 |
| 1999 | 9 |
| 2001 | 5 |
| 2002 | 5 |
| 2006 | 6 |
| 2007 | 5 |
| 2008 | 5 |