The baby name Mykael is a Male name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced MY-kay-əl (/ˈmaɪkeɪəl/).
Mykael is Hebrew in Origin.
The baby name Mykael is a Male name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced MY-kay-əl (/ˈmaɪkeɪəl/).
Mykael is Hebrew in Origin.
Mykael is a contemporary respelling of Michael, ultimately from the Hebrew Mikha'el, a theophoric name meaning "Who is like God?" - a rhetorical declaration of God's incomparability. Veneration of the Archangel Michael in Jewish, Christian, and Islamic traditions propelled the name across Europe from late antiquity through the Middle Ages, ensuring sustained popularity in English-speaking countries for centuries.
Mykael follows modern English trends toward phonetic or visually distinctive spellings. It appears chiefly in North America from the late 20th century onward, used mainly for boys but occasionally as a unisex choice. Pronunciation typically mirrors Michael (MY-kuhl), though some prefer my-KAY-uhl. Related international forms include Michael and Mikael (English/Scandinavian), Michel (French), Mikhail (Russian), Miguel (Spanish/Portuguese), Michele (Italian), Michał (Polish), Michal (Czech/Slovak), and Micheál (Irish). Creative and feminine variants include Mykel, Mykah, Mikel, Mikaël, Michaela, Mikayla, and Micaela.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 0 | #121 | 1 | 6,215 | |
| SG | 0 | #282 | 1 | 11,010 | |
| Canada | Boys | 2015 | #324 | 5 | 2,393 |
| BR | 0 | #358 | 3 | 5,969 | |
| GH | Boys | 0 | #361 | 1 | 8,138 |
| MU | Boys | 0 | #369 | 1 | 8,477 |
| PT | Boys | 0 | #380 | 2 | 7,951 |
| France | Boys | 2010 | #410 | 4 | 2,828 |
| BR | Boys | 0 | #646 | 106 | 12,213 |
| United States | Boys | 2024 | #880 | 13 | 7,044 |
| United States | Girls | 2010 | #918 | 5 | 9,789 |
| NG | Boys | 0 | #942 | 10 | 16,906 |
| BR | Girls | 0 | #992 | 1 | 12,708 |
| MY | Girls | 0 | #1,072 | 1 | 24,821 |
| SA | Boys | 0 | #1,691 | 1 | 28,008 |
Mykael is popular in 12 countries — most recent births per country:
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