Mikail, of Arabic origin, translates to "who is like God?" This name resonates with profound humility and reverence. It is composed of two elements: 'maika', meaning 'like', and 'ila', which signifies 'God'. Mikail is often associated with the archangel Michael in Christian and Islamic traditions, further elevating its celestial connotation.
The name Mikail experienced a steady increase in popularity from the late 1980s to the mid-2000s, peaking at 52 births in 2016 and 2019. However, there has been some fluctuation since then, with birth numbers ranging between 39 to 49 per year up until 2023. Overall, Mikail has been a consistently chosen name for newborns over the past three decades, with a total of 1142 births recorded from 1984 to 2023.