Michial
Michial is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Who is like God?
Origin and history
Michial is a rare spelling variant of Michael, derived from the Hebrew name Mikha'el. It carries the traditional rhetorical question meaning 'who is like God?'. In the United States, it appears sporadically in birth records as an alternative phonetic spelling of the classic name.
Popularity in the United States
1,123 babies in the United States have been named Michial since 1880. It ranks #3569 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- TX (56.3 %)
- CA (14.1 %)
- MI (8.5 %)
- AR (7 %)
- KY (7 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 5 |
| 1930-1940 | 5 |
| 1940-1950 | 161 |
| 1950-1960 | 414 |
| 1960-1970 | 279 |
| 1970-1980 | 169 |
| 1980-1990 | 69 |
| 1990-2000 | 21 |
| 2000-2010 | 0 |
| 2010-2019 | 0 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Nicknames
Mike, Mikey, Mick
Fun facts
- Michial is an uncommon alternative spelling of Michael, likely arising from regional or phonetic transcription.
- Through its root Michael, the name shares a long history as one of the most prominent biblical angelic names.