Michal Unisex
Origin(s)
PronunciationMEE-kahl / ˈmiː.kɑːlHebrew; Slavic
Meaning
Hebrew: Who is like God?; Slavic: A form of Michael
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Michal is of Hebrew origin, derived from the name Michael, which means 'Who is like God?'. In the Hebrew Bible, Michal was the daughter of King Saul and the wife of David. In Slavic cultures, Michal is often used as a masculine form of Michael. The name has been popular in various forms across different cultures and languages.
Trend Summary
The name Michal has seen fluctuating popularity in the U.S., with a notable presence in various cultural communities.
Similar Names
Variants
- Michał
- Mikhail
International Variants
- Mikael (Swedish)
- Mihail (Bulgarian)
- Michele (Italian)
- Mikhail (Russian)
Famous people named Michal
Michal Kwiatkowski is a professional cyclist known for winning the UCI Road World Championships.
Michal Batory is a Polish artist recognized for his contributions to contemporary art.
Michal Szpak is a Polish singer who gained fame as a contestant on the Eurovision Song Contest.
Michal Handzus is a former professional ice hockey player who played in the NHL.
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 1911. Michal has ranked as high as #1072 nationally, which occurred in 1961, and has been most popular in Illinois, New York, California, Ohio, and Florida. 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 (2022)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| IL | 7 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1911 | 5 |
| 1912 | 7 |
| 1913 | 5 |
| 1914 | 10 |
| 1915 | 6 |
| 1916 | 6 |
| 1917 | 8 |
| 1918 | 12 |
| 1919 | 10 |
| 1920 | 9 |
| 1923 | 7 |
| 1924 | 5 |
| 1925 | 7 |
| 1927 | 8 |
| 1928 | 8 |
| 1940 | 9 |
| 1941 | 14 |
| 1942 | 13 |
| 1943 | 17 |
| 1944 | 21 |
| 1945 | 17 |
| 1946 | 26 |
| 1947 | 30 |
| 1948 | 39 |
| 1949 | 44 |
| 1950 | 37 |
| 1951 | 46 |
| 1952 | 59 |
| 1953 | 52 |
| 1954 | 66 |
| 1955 | 59 |
| 1956 | 69 |
| 1957 | 64 |
| 1958 | 54 |
| 1959 | 68 |
| 1960 | 52 |
| 1961 | 71 |
| 1962 | 38 |
| 1963 | 40 |
| 1964 | 36 |
| 1965 | 45 |
| 1966 | 48 |
| 1967 | 41 |
| 1968 | 51 |
| 1969 | 45 |
| 1970 | 44 |
| 1971 | 34 |
| 1972 | 56 |
| 1973 | 36 |
| 1974 | 45 |
| 1975 | 46 |
| 1976 | 53 |
| 1977 | 38 |
| 1978 | 26 |
| 1979 | 32 |
| 1980 | 34 |
| 1981 | 49 |
| 1982 | 49 |
| 1983 | 46 |
| 1984 | 41 |
| 1985 | 68 |
| 1986 | 47 |
| 1987 | 57 |
| 1988 | 58 |
| 1989 | 52 |
| 1990 | 69 |
| 1991 | 58 |
| 1992 | 40 |
| 1993 | 63 |
| 1994 | 69 |
| 1995 | 43 |
| 1996 | 66 |
| 1997 | 58 |
| 1998 | 66 |
| 1999 | 63 |
| 2000 | 69 |
| 2001 | 47 |
| 2002 | 47 |
| 2003 | 59 |
| 2004 | 62 |
| 2005 | 60 |
| 2006 | 63 |
| 2007 | 57 |
| 2008 | 57 |
| 2009 | 48 |
| 2010 | 41 |
| 2011 | 38 |
| 2012 | 26 |
| 2013 | 32 |
| 2014 | 22 |
| 2015 | 19 |
| 2016 | 22 |
| 2017 | 12 |
| 2018 | 16 |
| 2019 | 12 |
| 2020 | 17 |
| 2021 | 18 |
| 2022 | 19 |
| 2023 | 5 |
| 2024 | 8 |