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Michal Unisex

Popularity: #907 · Trend: → Stable

Origin(s)

PronunciationMEE-kahl / /ˈmiː.kɑːl/

Hebrew; Slavic

Meaning

Hebrew: 'who is like God?'; Slavic: 'gift'

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Michal has Hebrew origins, often associated with the biblical figure Michal, the daughter of King Saul and wife of David. In Slavic cultures, it is a feminine form of the male name Mikhail, which is derived from the Hebrew name. The name has been used in various cultures, reflecting a blend of religious and cultural significance.

Trend Summary

The name Michal has seen fluctuating popularity in the U.S., with occasional peaks in usage.

Similar Names

Variants

  • Michaela
  • Mikala

International Variants

  • Michaela (English)
  • Michał (Polish)
  • Mikala (Danish)

Famous people named Michal

Michal Kwiatkowski is a Polish professional road racing cyclist known for winning the UCI Road World Championships.

Michal Batory is a Polish artist recognized for his contributions to contemporary art.

Michal Negrin is an Israeli designer known for her unique jewelry and fashion designs.

Michal Szafranek is a Polish athlete who has competed in international swimming competitions.

Fictional characters named Michal

Michal is a character in the novel 'The Last Wish' by Andrzej Sapkowski, part of the Witcher series.

Sibling Suggestions

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Michal was first seen in the United States in 1938. Michal has ranked as high as #1054 nationally, which occurred in 1985, and has been most popular in New York, California, New Jersey, Texas, and Pennsylvania. In the past 5 years the name Michal has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Michal (2024)

StateBirthsShare
NY 16
62%
NJ 10
38%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19385
19395
19408
19415
194281
194363
194426
194530
194637
194745
194826
194958
195041
195137
195238
195336
195433
195535
195634
195722
195828
195921
196024
196117
196227
196335
196436
196528
196629
196729
196823
196932
197029
197130
197235
197341
197452
197553
197685
197762
197862
197968
198059
198172
198257
198369
198474
198590
198657
198764
198882
198961
199069
199159
199267
199352
199474
199560
199673
199765
199873
199961
200063
200158
200257
200346
200465
200548
200640
200744
200850
200948
201051
201160
201237
201335
201443
201538
201654
201749
201836
201931
202037
202131
202241
202342
202443