Mikele

mee-KEH-leh · Who is like God?

Peak popularity

2019

Usually for

Boys

Trend

Holding steady

Holding steady.

Popularity of Mikele since 1970

Babies named Mikele per year in U.S. Social Security records.

GirlsBoys

Data table (by decade)

Decade	Girls	Boys
1970s	28	16
1980s	0	0
1990s	26	5
2000s	11	16
2010s	0	18
2020s	0	11

Meaning & origin

Mikele is a rare Italian masculine name, distinctively used in Sardinia. First recorded in the U.S. in 1970, it has never ranked among popular names, with its peak usage occurring in 2019. The name has shown a stable trajectory in recent decades, though it remains an uncommon choice. As a variant of Michael, it carries the meaning 'who is like God?' and maintains a strong cultural connection to Italian and Sardinian heritage.

Mikele is the Italian and Sardinian form of Michael, which derives from the Hebrew name Mikha'el, meaning 'who is like God?' The name appears in the Bible as an archangel and has been widely used across Christian cultures. In Italy, Mikele is particularly common in Sardinia, where it reflects the island's distinct linguistic heritage.

Nicknames & variants

Nicknames: Miki, Miche, Lele

Sibling names for Mikele

Names that share Mikele's style, for a brother or sister.

Sisters: Giulia, Sofia, Alessia, Chiara, Martina

Brothers: Matteo, Lorenzo, Andrea, Riccardo, Alessandro

Questions parents ask

What does the name Mikele mean?

Mikele means 'who is like God?' deriving from the Hebrew name Michael, referring to the archangel.

Is Mikele a common name?

Mikele is a rare name in the United States, first recorded in 1970 and peaking in 2019, but it remains very uncommon with no rank in recent years.

Is Mikele a boy's name?

Yes, Mikele is traditionally a masculine name, used as the Italian form of Michael.