Misael
Spanish form of the biblical Mishael, a Hebrew name understood as who is what God is; he is one of Daniel's companions in the book of Daniel.
Misael in 2025
Misael was given to 359 babies in the United States in 2025, making it the 1,484th most popular name of the year. That is roughly one in every 9,235 babies born.
The history of Misael
Misael reached its highest point in 2006, when 385 babies were given the name, ranking 1,335th that year.
Across the 71 years of records since 1955, 10,411 babies have been named Misael. Half of them were born before 2008, which places the name's centre of gravity with Generation Z.
Misael by decade
| Decade | Babies named Misael | Best rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 26 | 7,352 |
| 1960s | 78 | 5,435 |
| 1970s | 249 | 3,668 |
| 1980s | 531 | 2,521 |
| 1990s | 1,770 | 1,565 |
| 2000s | 3,084 | 1,335 |
| 2010s | 2,708 | 1,658 |
| 2020s | 1,965 | 1,483 |
Where Misael is heading
Misael has risen 41% over the past decade, from 254 babies in 2015 to 359 in 2025.
Names like Misael
Names that rose and fell at the same time as Misael.