Mikail
Boy name · 9 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Mikail: 9 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 3 births in 2010.
Mikail is a name of Hebrew origin, ultimately derived from Michael, meaning “who is like God?” It is a common variant in many Muslim-majority countries and among Turkish and Slavic communities, reflecting the archangel Michael’s revered role in Islam and Christianity alike. Notable bearers include Mikail Faye, the Senegalese footballer who made his mark in European clubs, and Mikail Nouri, a Swedish actor of Kurdish descent. While no prominent place bears the name directly, its root appears in countless locations named after Saint Michael, from Mont-Saint-Michel in France to St Michael’s Isle in Scotland. A less common variant, Mikail can also be spelled Mikael or Mikhail, the latter often associated with Russian cultural figures such as Mikhail Gorbachev. In Scotland, the name offers a cross‑cultural twist on a timeless classic.
Boy 3 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 20103 babies
- Latest (2025)
- #7623 babies
- Total births
- 9since 2010
- 5-year trend
- ≈ stablevs prior 5y