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Mikail
BoyArabic, Turkish· “form of Michael, who is like God”
- Meaning
- form of Michael, who is like God
- Origin
- Arabic, Turkish
- Pronunciation
- mih-KY-eel
- Syllables
- 2
- US rank 2025
- #2,742
- US babies 2025
- 47
- Best rank
- #2,459 (2016)
- Peak year
- 2016
Meaning and origin of Mikail
Mikail is an Arabic and Turkish name that means “form of Michael, who is like God”.
Mikail is the Turkish form of Michael, and the name of the archangel in Islamic tradition, where he is usually called Mikail or Mikal. Michael comes from the Hebrew Mikha'el, a question meaning who is like God, and the archangel appears in the Book of Daniel and the Book of Revelation. The Turkish spelling is also common in Azerbaijan, Central Asia and among Muslim families elsewhere. It is said mih-KY-eel or mee-kah-EEL, depending on the family. Related forms include Mikhail in Russian, Mikael in Scandinavia and Mikel in Basque. It offers a familiar name in a spelling that reflects a different tradition.
Popularity over time
Mikail first appears in US Social Security records in 1984. It has never ranked in the national top 1,000, which keeps it genuinely uncommon. Its best national rank was #2,459 in 2016, the same year it reached its highest count of 52 babies. In 2025, 47 babies were named Mikail, and it ranked #2,742 nationally. Its use has been fairly steady over the past decade.
Its national rank moved from #3,601 in 2000, #3,287 in 2010, and #2,742 in 2025. Of the 1,228 US boys named Mikail since records began, 36% were born in the 2010s, its biggest decade. The 2000s come next, with 293 babies.
Other boys' names that peaked around the same time include Sione, Yannick, Adem, Ebenezer, and Macon.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Mikail ranked highest in New York and California.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| New York | #1684 | 6 |
| California | #2377 | 6 |
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for boys.
Mikail is usually pronounced mih-KY-eel, with two syllables. It has six letters, starts with M and ends in “-il”.
Middle names for Mikail
A few middle names that flow with Mikail: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Mikail
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Mikail mean?
Mikail is an Arabic and Turkish name that means “form of Michael, who is like God”.
What is the origin of the name Mikail?
Mikail has Arabic, Turkish, and Hebrew roots. Mikail is the Turkish form of Michael, and the name of the archangel in Islamic tradition, where he is usually called Mikail or Mikal.
Is Mikail a popular name?
Not especially. Mikail ranked #2,742 in the US in 2025, which puts it outside the top 1,000.
Is Mikail a boy or girl name?
Mikail is mainly a boy's name. In the US it is used almost only for boys.
How do you pronounce Mikail?
Mikail is usually pronounced mih-KY-eel. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings