Mikal
Mikal is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Who is like God?
Origin and history
Mikal is a modern 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 is a uncommon masculine name used as an alternative spelling to the classic Michael.
Popularity in the United States
3,334 babies in the United States have been named Mikal since 1880. It ranks #2225 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1772.
States where it is most popular
- PA (21.4 %)
- CA (14.2 %)
- TX (14 %)
- FL (10.1 %)
- NY (6.9 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 31 |
| 1950-1960 | 94 |
| 1960-1970 | 135 |
| 1970-1980 | 358 |
| 1980-1990 | 479 |
| 1990-2000 | 1,071 |
| 2000-2010 | 700 |
| 2010-2019 | 311 |
| 2020-2029 | 155 |
Famous people named Mikal
- Mikal Bridges: Basketball Player, Athlete
- Mikal Cronin: Musician, Singer-Songwriter
Nicknames
Mike, Mikey
Fun facts
- Mikal serves as a contemporary phonetic variant of Michael, which has been one of the most popular names in U.S. history.