Mikael
Pronunciation: [ m-uhk-AYL ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Browse nicknames →Historical Record
Mikael first appeared in US Social Security records in 1972.
Over 300 babies have been named Mikael in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Mikael is past its peak , currently ranked #47,233 for girl names in the US .
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- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #47,233
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Mikael
Mikael is a girl name .
Is Mikael a boy or girl name? Mikael is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #47,233 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #1,132. Mikael is more commonly used as a boy name.
Mikael is currently ranked #47,233 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Mikael include Mik, Mika, Mikay, Mikaie, Miy, Miie, and Mikkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Mikael include Mikayla, Mikaela, Mika, Mikah . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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