Mikal Unisex
Origin(s)
Hebrew; Scandinavian
Meaning
Hebrew: Who is like God?; Scandinavian: Variant of Michael
Historical & Cultural Background
Mikal is a variant of the name Michael, which has biblical origins. In Hebrew tradition, Michael is considered an archangel and a protector. The name has been popular across various cultures, particularly in Christian contexts. Mikal is less common than its variants but reflects a modern adaptation of a classic name.
Trend Summary
Mikal has seen limited use in the U.S., with occasional spikes in popularity.
Similar Names
Variants
- Mikael
- Mikhail
- Michael
International Variants
- Mikael (Swedish)
- Mikhail (Russian)
- Michele (Italian)
Famous people named Mikal
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Fictional characters named Mikal
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Mikal was first seen in the United States in 1943. Mikal has ranked as high as #1089 nationally, which occurred in 1993, and has not reached a level of popularity in any states at this time. In the past 5 years the name Mikal has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
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Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Mikal (2020)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| PA | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1943 | 6 |
| 1944 | 8 |
| 1946 | 5 |
| 1948 | 6 |
| 1949 | 6 |
| 1950 | 5 |
| 1951 | 11 |
| 1952 | 7 |
| 1953 | 16 |
| 1955 | 8 |
| 1956 | 12 |
| 1957 | 14 |
| 1958 | 8 |
| 1959 | 13 |
| 1960 | 9 |
| 1961 | 13 |
| 1962 | 16 |
| 1963 | 11 |
| 1964 | 13 |
| 1965 | 12 |
| 1966 | 9 |
| 1967 | 16 |
| 1968 | 18 |
| 1969 | 18 |
| 1970 | 16 |
| 1971 | 19 |
| 1972 | 26 |
| 1973 | 14 |
| 1974 | 25 |
| 1975 | 25 |
| 1976 | 49 |
| 1977 | 52 |
| 1978 | 71 |
| 1979 | 61 |
| 1980 | 54 |
| 1981 | 49 |
| 1982 | 49 |
| 1983 | 51 |
| 1984 | 46 |
| 1985 | 42 |
| 1986 | 52 |
| 1987 | 48 |
| 1988 | 45 |
| 1989 | 43 |
| 1990 | 69 |
| 1991 | 59 |
| 1992 | 76 |
| 1993 | 158 |
| 1994 | 132 |
| 1995 | 133 |
| 1996 | 102 |
| 1997 | 128 |
| 1998 | 94 |
| 1999 | 120 |
| 2000 | 85 |
| 2001 | 82 |
| 2002 | 81 |
| 2003 | 80 |
| 2004 | 84 |
| 2005 | 65 |
| 2006 | 75 |
| 2007 | 65 |
| 2008 | 42 |
| 2009 | 41 |
| 2010 | 39 |
| 2011 | 32 |
| 2012 | 36 |
| 2013 | 41 |
| 2014 | 21 |
| 2015 | 27 |
| 2016 | 28 |
| 2017 | 28 |
| 2018 | 32 |
| 2019 | 27 |
| 2020 | 29 |
| 2021 | 21 |
| 2022 | 21 |
| 2023 | 31 |
| 2024 | 22 |