Everything about the name MICAEL
Meaning, origin, history
Micael was first used as a personal name in the Bible, where it appears three times in total. In Daniel 10:13, an archangel named Micael is mentioned who delivers a message from God to the prophet Daniel. Additionally, in Jude 1:9 and Revelation 12:7-8, Micael is referred to as "the archangel Michael," who battles against Satan.
Despite its biblical origins, Micael has not been as widely used throughout history compared to Michael. However, it has still appeared occasionally in various cultures and languages over time. In France during the Middle Ages, there were records of individuals named Micael or Michel. And in Portugal, Miguel (a variant spelling) is a popular given name for boys.
Overall, while Micael may not be as well-known as Michael, it remains an intriguing name with significant historical and religious ties. Its meaning, "Who is like God?", adds to its profound nature and symbolism.
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Popularity of the name MICAEL since 1880
Birth evolution
Popularity analysis
The name Micael has been a relatively uncommon choice for newborns in the United States over the past seven decades, with fluctuations in its popularity from year to year.
From 1948 to 1965, there were between six and fourteen births each year with the name Micael. The most popular years during this period were 1959 and 1960, with nineteen and twelve births respectively. However, the number of newborns named Micael began to decline in the late 1960s and early 1970s, with only five or fewer births per year between 1971 and 1982.
The name experienced a slight resurgence in popularity during the late 1980s and early 1990s, with peaks of nineteen births in 1986 and fifteen births in 1988. Nevertheless, these figures remained relatively low compared to other names.
More recently, between 2000 and 2023, the number of newborns named Micael has fluctuated between five and twenty-one each year. The most recent data shows that there were eight births in both 2022 and 2023 with the name Micael.
In total, over these seven decades, there have been 713 babies born in the United States named Micael.