Mikell
Pronunciation: [ m-IHK-uhl ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Mikell first appeared in US Social Security records in 1959.
Over 429 babies have been named Mikell in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Mikell is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #19,374 for girl names in the US .
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- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #19,374
- Total SSA Count
- 7
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Mikell is also used as a boy name, ranked #5274.
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About the Name Mikell
Mikell is a girl name .
Is Mikell a boy or girl name? Mikell is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #19,374 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #5,274. Mikell is more commonly used as a boy name.
Mikell is currently ranked #19,374 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Mikell include Mik, Mike, Mikey, Mikeie, Miy, Miie, and Mikkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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