Micheal
How to say it: MY-kul · /ˈmaɪkəl/
Variant spelling of Michael, from Hebrew 'Mikha'el' meaning 'Who is like God?' — a rhetorical question implying none.
Micheal was the 23rd most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 130 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 1950s, its births are down about 44% in ten years, and it is projected to slip to #43 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · Insee 2025 data, published July 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #23 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 130 |
| Share of births | 1 in 394 |
| Peak decade | 1950s |
| Change over 10 years | −44% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #43 |
| In France, 2025 | #370 among boys’ names, 0 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Spelled this way, Micheal crested in the 1950s and now stands far from that height. Even at #23 for boys, softer years look likely ahead.
What goes with it
Strong and resonant in two syllables with crisp and soft sounds, Micheal carries biblical weight and travels easily. Gabriel shares its style and Mike gives a familiar short form.
Parents who love Micheal also love
Nicknames
- Mike
- Mick
- Mickey
Honouring a Micheal in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Micheal is about 1 in 17.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, Hebrew, Irish, Scottish Gaelic.
In France: #370 for boys in 2025.
Ireland: #237.
Famous people named Micheal
- Micheal Azira (born 1987)Ugandan football player
- Micheal Eric (born 1988)Nigerian basketball player
- Micheal Ward (born 1997)British actor
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