Maikel: Name Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

Pronunciation: m-ah-eek-ehl
Origin: Israel
gender-male

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Region Origin: Western Asia
Meaning: Who is like god

Maikel is a masculine given name that serves as a phonetic approximation of the English name Michael. It originates from the Hebrew name Mikha'el, meaning "Who is like God. " The name has a significant presence in the Spain, and Suriname. Over time, the popularity of Maikel has fluctuated, peaking in the Netherlands in 1990. The name is important due to its rich cultural heritage and its association with biblical and spiritual significance.

Maikel Name Popularity Data

chat-overall Maikel is currently #12969 in the popularity of the name rankings.
gender-female Boy: Maikel is currently #5655 on Kiindred Boy Names
gender-male Overall Unique: Maikel is currently #6798 on Kiindred Unique Names
gender-male Boy Unique: Maikel is currently #2980 on Kiindred Boy Unique Names
chat-overall Australian: Maikel is currently #6293 on Kiindred Australian Names

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