Mikal
Below 5 births
2025 SSA
About Mikal
Mikal is a masculine name that represents a variation of Michael, which derives from the Hebrew name Mikha'el, meaning 'who is like God?' This spelling tends to be used in Scandinavian countries like Sweden and Norway, as well as in some Eastern European countries. Some parents also choose this spelling to create a more distinctive version of the extremely popular Michael. Mikal maintains the familiar sound of Michael while offering a more unique appearance on paper. Though uncommon in English-speaking countries, the name has a clear pronunciation and connection to the widely recognized traditional form. Mikal balances familiarity with uniqueness, making it appealing for parents who want a name with established roots but a less common presentation.
Mikal is also given to girls.
Pronounced mih-KAHL.
As of November 2026, Mikal ranked #11787 for girls in US births in 2020 and #3630 for boys in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #2444 for girls in 1975 and #843 for boys in 1993.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank · girls | Births · girls | US rank · boys | Births · boys |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | — | 0 | #4,644 | 21 |
| 2015 | — | 0 | #3,955 | 27 |
| 2016 | — | 0 | #3,856 | 28 |
| 2017 | — | 0 | #3,857 | 28 |
| 2018 | — | 0 | #3,493 | 32 |
| 2019 | — | 0 | #3,963 | 27 |
| 2020 | — | 0 | #3,699 | 29 |
| 2021 | — | 0 | #4,719 | 21 |
| 2022 | — | 0 | #4,803 | 21 |
| 2023 | — | 0 | #3,684 | 31 |
| 2024 | — | 0 | #4,644 | 22 |
| 2025 | — | 0 | #3,630 | 31 |