Miguelangel Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Miguelangel originates from Spanish, combining the meanings 'who is like God?' and 'angel.' It evolved from Hebrew and Greek roots through variations like Miguel and Ángel. The name carries a strong spiritual connotation and gained popularity in the 20th century. It reflects traits of creativity and religious significance, although it does not have a direct biblical background.
The name Miguelangel is most popular in California, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) generation in the West region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Miguelangel has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, falling for male in South, stalled for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Miguelangel' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 5156th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1476th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 1177th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 2065th out of 23106 names. Discover how the name 'Miguelangel' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Miguelangel"
Pronunciation
/miˈɡelˌan.xel/
Origin
Spanish
Etymology
The name Miguelangel is a combination of two names: 'Miguel,' which is derived from the Hebrew name 'Mikha'el' meaning 'who is like God?' and 'Ángel,' which means 'angel' in Spanish, derived from the Greek 'angelos,' meaning 'messenger.'
Meaning
Who is like God? Angel.
Language Evolution
Mikha'el (Hebrew), Michael (English), Miguel (Spanish), Ángel (Spanish), Miguelangel (Spanish)
Historical Usage
The name Miguelangel became popular in the Spanish-speaking world, particularly in the 20th century, as a combination of two well-known biblical names.
Variants & Derivatives
Miguel, Ángel, Mikael, Michele
Modern Popularity & Image
Miguelangel is viewed as a strong and unique name that combines religious significance and artistic connotations, often associated with creativity and spirituality.
Famous People
Miguel Angel Asturias, Guatemalan writer and Nobel laureate, Miguel Ángel Buonarroti, Italian Renaissance artist, Miguel Ángel Jiménez, Spanish professional golfer
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Miguelangel"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Miguelangel"
"Miguelangel" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 5156th of 10718 | 62 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 1476th of 16616 | 873 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 1177th of 24088 | 2,181 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 2065th of 23106 | 843 |
Regional Popularity of "Miguelangel" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - |
44.68% 1807th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
48.96% 1804th/3685 |
57.01% 2551st/4475 |
31.36% 1629th/5194 |
11.48% 725th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
35.68% 1635th/4582 |
30.73% 1587th/5164 |
19.01% 1390th/7313 |
8.79% 656th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
64.48% 2569th/3984 |
54.00% 2423rd/4487 |
28.38% 1936th/6822 |
18.55% 1164th/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Miguelangel" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Miguelangel"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Miguelangel" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.