Mishael
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Mishael first appeared in US Social Security records in 1977.
Over 444 babies have been named Mishael in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Mishael is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #12,250 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #12,250
- Total SSA Count
- 8
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Mishael is also used as a girl name, ranked #62630.
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About the Name Mishael
Mishael is a boy name .
Is Mishael a boy or girl name? Mishael is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #12,250 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #62,630. Mishael is more commonly used as a boy name.
Mishael is currently ranked #12,250 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Mishael include Mis, Mish, Mishy, Mishie, Ael, Aely, Aelie, Miy, Miie, and Miskins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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