Holding steady, #5,608 for boys today.
Popularity of Missael since 1986
Babies named Missael per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 10 |
| 1990s | 135 |
| 2000s | 180 |
| 2010s | 127 |
| 2020s | 92 |
Meaning & origin
Missael is a modern American name that first entered U.S. birth records in 1986. It reached its peak popularity in 1996, though it remains uncommon. The name is most likely a respelling of Misael, itself a biblical name of Hebrew origin. In the most recent year tracked, 2025, Missael ranked 5,608 nationally, with an estimated 1 in 106,755 boys receiving the name. Its trajectory has been stable, and it has been most frequently recorded in Texas, suggesting a concentration in areas with larger Hispanic populations. While not widely used, Missael offers a distinctive alternative to more common names like Michael or Miguel.
Missael is a modern given name that first appeared in U.S. records in 1986. It is most likely a variant spelling of Misael, which derives from the Hebrew name Mishael, found in the Bible. Mishael is often interpreted as 'who is what God is?' or 'who is like God?' However, the specific form Missael is a contemporary American coinage, possibly influenced by Spanish naming patterns or created as a distinctive variation.
Where Missael is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Misa
Variants: Misael
Sibling names for Missael
Names that share Missael's style, for a brother or sister.
