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Mee-hal
Michal
OriginCzech, Slavic, and Polish variation of Michael
Meaning"who is like God?"
GenderBoy
US Rank#919
Top 1000
NB Rank#10193
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About Michal
The name Michal is currently ranked #919 in U.S. births. and peaked for boys at #903 in 1956. It is currently rising in popularity. The name is most popular in MICHAL, MICHAL, and MICHAL. Michal is occasionally used for girls in 2025.
Popularity & trends
US popularity — history
US rank, lower is more popular · SSA data 2014–2025
Actual · SSA
20142025
18802025
Data table
| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | #4,485 | 22 | 11.5 |
| 2015 | #5,000 | 19 | 9.9 |
| 2016 | #4,575 | 22 | 11.6 |
| 2017 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | — | 0 | 0 |
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