Michal
Michal is a girl's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Who is like God?
Origin and history
Michal is a biblical name of Hebrew origin meaning 'who is like God?'. In the Old Testament, Michal was a daughter of King Saul and the first wife of King David. While less common than the soft-vowel variants like Michael or Michelle, it maintains a steady, distinct presence in the United States.
Popularity in the United States
4,031 babies in the United States have been named Michal since 1880. It ranks #2777 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1873.
States where it is most popular
- NY (51.9 %)
- CA (20.4 %)
- NJ (12.2 %)
- TX (7.1 %)
- PA (2.7 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 10 |
| 1940-1950 | 379 |
| 1950-1960 | 325 |
| 1960-1970 | 281 |
| 1970-1980 | 517 |
| 1980-1990 | 685 |
| 1990-2000 | 653 |
| 2000-2010 | 519 |
| 2010-2019 | 434 |
| 2020-2029 | 228 |
Famous people named Michal
- Michal Rovner: artist, photographer
Fun facts
- In the Bible, Michal saved her husband David's life by helping him escape from her father, King Saul.
- Although phonetically similar to Michael in English, Michal is historically a distinct feminine Hebrew name.