Mikhael is a transliteration of Michael, the Hebrew Mikha'el, a rhetorical question meaning "who is like God?", borne by the archangel who leads the heavenly host. The -kh- spelling follows Russian and Arabic usage and is chosen by Orthodox Christian, Muslim and Indian families alike. In the United States Mikhael peaked at number 2,161 in 2020 and ranks number 2,704 among boys in 2025, with 48 births.