Will my child share the name Mikhael with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 14 UK babies named Mikhael per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Mikhael in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Mikhael becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Mikhael is rising: up 2,050 places since 2020, to #1,798 in 2025. Its best recorded position was #1,595 in 2024.

Is Mikhael a good choice for a distinctive name?

Mikhael is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.

Who are some famous people named Mikhael?

Notable people named Mikhael include: Tony Mikhael, Mikhael Gromov (mathematician) and Mikhael Mirilashvili.

Is Mikhael a popular baby name in the United States?

Mikhael does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice.

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Mikhael is a distinctive choice, ranked #1798 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Mikhael in their class.

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UK Rank 2025

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About the Name Mikhael

2024 marks Mikhael's peak year in UK records so far, sitting at UK #1595. The name has climbed 2253 places in the last five years — a significant surge by any measure. The name has been a regular feature in UK records since 2005.

Mikhael is uncommon in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Mikhael in their class.

⭐ Famous People Named Mikhael

Tony Mikhael — Anthony Elias Camille Mikhael is a former professional footballer who played as a defender.
Mikhael Gromov (mathematician) — Mikhael Leonidovich Gromov (also Mikhail Gromov, Michael Gromov or Misha Gromov; Russian: Михаи́л Леони́дович Гро́мов; born 23 December 1943) is a Russian-French mathematician known for his work in geometry, analysis and group theory.
Mikhael Daher — Mkhail Daher was a Lebanese lawyer and politician.

Biographical summaries are shortened from Wikipedia and are used under the CC BY-SA 4.0 licence; those summaries remain available under that same licence.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the name Mikhael

UK babies named Mikhael (2025)

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Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)

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In a school of 600

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Rank change (last 5 years)

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In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Mikhael

Almost certainly the only Mikhael in the class

UK Popularity (2005–2025)

Rank and birth count · ONS official data

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Famous People Named Mikhael

Notable people who share this name, from history to the present day. See full list on Wikipedia

Tony Mikhaelb. 2000

Anthony Elias Camille Mikhael is a former professional footballer who played as a defender.

Mikhael Gromov (mathematician)1943

Mikhael Leonidovich Gromov (also Mikhail Gromov, Michael Gromov or Misha Gromov; Russian: Михаи́л Леони́дович Гро́мов; born 23 December 1943) is a Russian-French mathematician known for his work in geometry, analysis and group theory.

Mikhael Daher

Mkhail Daher was a Lebanese lawyer and politician.

Mikhael Mirilashvili

Mikhael Mirilashvili (Georgian: მიხო მირილაშვილი, Hebrew: מיכאל מירילשוילי, Russian: Михаил Михайлович Мирилашвили; born May 1960) is a Russian-Israeli-Georgian businessman and philanthropist, based in Russia and Israel.