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Misael
BoySpanish, Hebrew· “who is what God is”
- Meaning
- who is what God is
- Origin
- Spanish, Hebrew
- Pronunciation
- mee-sah-EHL
- Syllables
- 2
- US rank 2025
- #734
- US babies 2025
- 359
- Best rank
- #617 (2006)
- Peak year
- 2006
Meaning and origin of Misael
Misael is a Spanish and Hebrew name that means “who is what God is”.
Misael is the Spanish form of the Hebrew Mishael, meaning who is what God is, closely related to Michael. In the Book of Daniel, Mishael is one of the three young companions of Daniel, better known by his Babylonian name Meshach, who survive the fiery furnace. The name is well used in Mexico, Central America and among Hispanic families in the United States. Misael has a strong, flowing sound with three syllables. Misa and Mis are possible nicknames, and Mishael is the traditional English biblical spelling.
Popularity over time
Misael first appears in US Social Security records in 1955. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 36 different years, starting in 1990. Its best national rank was #617 in 2006, the same year it reached its highest count of 385 babies. In 2025, 359 babies were named Misael, and it ranked #734 nationally. That is 41% more than ten years earlier, so it is clearly on the rise.
Its national rank moved from #2,093 in 1980, #687 in 2000, #770 in 2010, and #734 in 2025. Of the 10,395 US boys named Misael since records began, 30% were born in the 2000s, its biggest decade. The 2010s come next, with 2,708 babies. Since 2010, 4,673 more have been named Misael.
Other boys' names that peaked around the same time include Alexzander, Davian, Jabari, Krish, and Aryan.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Misael ranked highest in New Mexico, Arizona, and Texas.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| New Mexico | #297 | 7 |
| Arizona | #387 | 20 |
| Texas | #409 | 87 |
| California | #427 | 76 |
| Idaho | #473 | 5 |
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for boys.
Misael is usually pronounced mee-sah-EHL, with two syllables. It has six letters, starts with M and ends in “-el”.
Middle names for Misael
A few middle names that flow with Misael: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Misael
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Misael mean?
Misael is a Spanish and Hebrew name that means “who is what God is”.
What is the origin of the name Misael?
Misael has Spanish and Hebrew roots. Misael is the Spanish form of the Hebrew Mishael, meaning who is what God is, closely related to Michael.
Is Misael a popular name?
Yes. Misael ranked #734 in the US in 2025, which makes it in the top 1,000.
Is Misael a boy or girl name?
Misael is mainly a boy's name. In the US it is used almost only for boys.
How do you pronounce Misael?
Misael is usually pronounced mee-sah-EHL. 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