Mikal Unisex

Popularity: #907 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: MEE-kahl //ˈmiː.kɑːl//

Origin: Hebrew; Scandinavian

Meaning: Hebrew: Who is like God?; Scandinavian: Variant of Michael

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Mikal has its roots in the Hebrew name מִיכָאֵל (Mikha'el), which translates to "who is like God?" This name is derived from the components "mi" meaning "who," "ka" meaning "like," and "El" referring to God. The name Mikal is a variant of the more widely known Michael, which has been adopted into various languages and cultures over centuries.

The transition from Hebrew to Greek occurred in the Septuagint, an ancient Greek translation of the Hebrew Bible, where the name appears as Μιχαήλ (Mikhaēl). This Greek form later influenced the Latin version, Michael, which was then incorporated into Old French before making its way into Middle English as Michael, with Mikal emerging as a variant in certain contexts.

Historically, the name Mikal is associated with significant biblical figures, notably the archangel Michael, who is mentioned in the Book of Daniel and the Book of Revelation. Michael is often depicted as a protector and leader of the heavenly armies, symbolizing strength and righteousness.

The name gained prominence in Christian tradition, particularly during the Middle Ages, when it was commonly used among saints and royalty. The name's enduring legacy is further solidified by its inclusion in the King James Bible, published in 1611, which helped to popularize biblical names in English-speaking cultures.

Culturally, Mikal and its variants have been embraced in various traditions, often symbolizing divine protection and leadership. The name has been associated with qualities such as bravery and faithfulness, resonating with those who value these traits.

In some cultures, diminutive forms such as Mikey or Miko have emerged, reflecting affectionate or familiar usage. Overall, Mikal carries a rich historical and cultural significance, rooted in its ancient origins and the enduring legacy of its biblical associations.

Famous people named Mikal

In this section, you will find notable people named Mikal. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Mikal who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

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Mikal Cronin is a musician best known for his albums Mikal Cronin, MCII, and Seeker.

Sibling suggestions

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Mikal, the following options are frequently chosen as complementary choices by parents.

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Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Mikal. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Mikal was first seen in the United States in 1943.

Mikal has ranked as high as #1785 nationally, which occurred in 1993, and has been most popular in Pennsylvania, California, Texas, Florida, and Illinois.

In the past 5 years the name Mikal has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Mikal is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Mikal was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Mikal.

Year Total Births Boy Girl
2025 31 31 0
2024 22 22 0
2023 31 31 0
2022 21 21 0
2021 21 21 0
2020 37 29 8
2019 33 27 6
2018 41 32 9
2017 28 28 0
2016 34 28 6
2015 35 27 8
2014 26 21 5
2013 54 41 13
2012 43 36 7
2011 38 32 6
2010 48 39 9
2009 49 41 8
2008 47 42 5
2007 72 65 7
2006 88 75 13
2005 72 65 7
2004 94 84 10
2003 86 80 6
2002 88 81 7
2001 96 82 14
2000 98 85 13
1999 132 120 12
1998 107 94 13
1997 149 128 21
1996 118 102 16
1995 155 133 22
1994 152 132 20
1993 180 158 22
1992 89 76 13
1991 67 59 8
1990 86 69 17
1989 55 43 12
1988 66 45 21
1987 63 48 15
1986 63 52 11
1985 58 42 16
1984 55 46 9
1983 51 51 0
1982 54 49 5
1981 55 49 6
1980 67 54 13
1979 70 61 9
1978 85 71 14
1977 67 52 15
1976 66 49 17
1975 58 25 33
1974 45 25 20
1973 14 14 0
1972 26 26 0
1971 19 19 0
1970 23 16 7
1969 23 18 5
1968 23 18 5
1967 16 16 0
1966 9 9 0
1965 17 12 5
1964 13 13 0
1963 11 11 0
1962 16 16 0
1961 13 13 0
1960 9 9 0
1959 13 13 0
1958 8 8 0
1957 14 14 0
1956 12 12 0
1955 8 8 0
1953 16 16 0
1952 7 7 0
1951 11 11 0
1950 5 5 0
1949 6 6 0
1948 6 6 0
1947 7 0 7
1946 13 5 8
1945 7 0 7
1944 8 8 0
1943 6 6 0

Top States for Mikal (2020)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
PA 5
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