Total births
1,228
Boys' name · since 1984
Mikail
1,228 babies named Mikail in U.S. Social Security records since 1984, with the highest year being 2016. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- #3248
- among boys today
- 1,228
- born since 1984
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 77%
- more common than other boys
Mikail currently ranks #3248 among boys' names in America, with 1,228 babies recorded since 1984.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Mikail has been recorded 1,228 times among boys since 1984, currently ranked #3248 nationally and more common than 77% of boys, with its heaviest use in the 2010s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1984 to 2025.
- #3248 among boys today
- 1,228 born since 1984
- 2010s peak decade
- 77% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Mikail is currently the #3248 boys' name in America, more common than 77% of boys - 1,228 born since 1984, peaking in the 2010s.
- #3248
- among boys today
- 1,228
- born since 1984
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 77%
- more common than other boys
Mikail vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#3248
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 77% of names given to boys today.
2010s
Peak decade
36% of everyone ever named Mikail was born in this single decade.
2016
Single peak year
52 babies were named Mikail in 2016 - its busiest year on record.
How Mikail compares
1,228 Top 28% higher than 72% of 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Mikail's all-time total is 3x the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Mikail | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 1,228 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 52 | 23 | 22,252 |
Mikail's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Mikail's SSA record in two at 2005 and the more recent half accounts for 71% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 29%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1984, with only 7 births recorded -- set against the 2016 peak of 52, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Mikail at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2016
Current rank
#3,248
Active since
1984
Mikail popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1984–2025
- Peak year (2016)
- 52
- Annual births at peak, across 42 years of records
Mikail popularity over time - girls
15 total births recorded since 1996 (Mikail as girls' name)
Mikail by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Mikail's strongest decade.
442 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 36% of all-time use.
Mikail births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1980s 52
1980s
52 births
- 1990s 173
1990s
173 births
- 2000s
2000s
293 births
- 2010s
2010s
442 births
- 2020s
2020s
268 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 442 births (36% of all-time use).
How Mikail compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Mikail's total volume
Mikail vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Mikail by state
Where Mikail concentrates geographically, total births since 1984
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | New York | | 91 | 7.4% |
| #2 | California | | 60 | 4.9% |
| #3 | Texas | | 57 | 4.6% |
| #4 | New Jersey | | 21 | 1.7% |
| #5 | Pennsylvania | | 16 | 1.3% |
| #6 | Florida | | 12 | 1.0% |
| #7 | Virginia | | 5 | 0.4% |
New York share of Mikail's total US births 7.4%
Even split
91 of 1,228 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 7 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Mikail? ▼
Mikail has been given to 1,228 babies in the U.S. since 1984, according to SSA data. Among boys, it ranks #3248 as of the latest data. 52 babies were born in 2016, its single highest year.
When was Mikail most popular? ▼
Mikail was most popular in the 2010s decade with 442 total births. The single peak year was 2016.
Where is Mikail most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Mikail are New York (91 births), California (60 births), Texas (57 births).
How long has the name Mikail been used? ▼
Records for Mikail go back to 1984, giving 42 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Mikail? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Mike, Mikel, Mikael, Mikhail, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Mikail's data
- Mikail's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (442 total births) through the 2020s (268) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- New York records the most Mikails (91 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. New York names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Mikail
Nearby Names Like Mikail
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Mikail
Mike Boy
#1009 205,861 births
Mikel Boy
#1778 11,559 births
Mikael Boy
#1130 5,939 births
Mikhail Boy
#1910 4,134 births
Mikah Boy
#1610 3,379 births
Compare Mikail side by side: Mikail vs Mike Mikail vs Mikel Mikail vs Mikael
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Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1984–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Mikail: #3248 Boys' Name - 1,228 Births, Peak 2016." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/mikail. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Mikail draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.