Is Misael a boy's or girl's name?

Misael is primarily a boy's name. It is also used as a girl's name, with 16 recorded births.

When was Misael most popular?

Misael reached its peak popularity in 2006 with 385 births that year. It is currently ranked #723 in the U.S.

How popular is the name Misael?

Misael is currently ranked #723 in the U.S. (2024). It has been given to 10,034 babies since 1955.

Misael

A familiar Hebrew name with steady appeal.

Boy's name| Also girlsHebrewRising fast

#723▲ 30in 2024

Meaning & Origin

A male given name from Hebrew.

Misael is a boy's and girl's baby name of Hebrew origin, a variant of Michael or related to the Hebrew Mishael — possibly meaning 'who is like God?' In the Book of Daniel, Mishael is one of the three Hebrew young men thrown into the fiery furnace (also known as Meshach) who survived through divine protection.

Misael is used primarily in Latino and Spanish-speaking communities as a distinctive variant with deep Old Testament roots. It has a smooth, flowing sound — three syllables ending on the bright -el that marks so many Hebrew names. A name of faith, courage under fire, and divine protection.

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Popularity Over Time

Misael has 67+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1955.

Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Misael
Decade	Births	Avg Rank	Trend
2020s	1,604	#781	▼
2010s	2,708	#826	▼
2000s	3,084	#682	▲
1990s	1,759	#823	▲
1980s	526	#1454	▲
1970s	249	#1970	▲
1960s	78	#3022	▲
1950s	26	#3681	—

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(67 years, 1955–2024)

Year-by-year popularity data for the name Misael
Year	Births	Rank	Change
2024	362	#723	+16 (4.6%)
2023	346	#753	+28 (8.8%)
2022	318	#794	+24 (8.2%)
2021	294	#818	+10 (3.5%)
2020	284	#816	+8 (2.9%)
2019	276	#819	+35 (14.5%)
2018	241	#900	-2 (-0.8%)
2017	243	#888	-34 (-12.3%)
2016	277	#824	+23 (9.1%)
2015	254	#877	-42 (-14.2%)
2014	296	#781	+24 (8.8%)
2013	272	#803	-4 (-1.4%)
2012	276	#806	-7 (-2.5%)
2011	283	#789	-7 (-2.4%)
2010	290	#770	-15 (-4.9%)
2009	305	#751	-52 (-14.6%)
2008	357	#679	+6 (1.7%)
2007	351	#678	-34 (-8.8%)
2006	385	#617	+39 (11.3%)
2005	346	#633	+30 (9.5%)

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.

Misael as a Girl's Name

While overwhelmingly a boy's name, Misael has also been given to 16 girls in the U.S. since 1989.

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Total births

1995

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Frequently Asked

Can Misael be used for both boys and girls?

Yes, Misael is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name, it currently ranks #723. As a girl's name, it is not currently in the top rankings.

Last updated May 2026 · Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (1955–2024) · Methodology