Mikel
Pronunciation: [ m-IHK-uhl ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Mikel first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 926 babies have been named Mikel in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Mikel is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #17,000 for girl names in the US .
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- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #17,000
- Total SSA Count
- 8
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Mikel is also used as a boy name, ranked #1788.
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About the Name Mikel
Mikel is a girl name .
Is Mikel a boy or girl name? Mikel is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #17,000 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #1,788. Mikel is more commonly used as a boy name.
Mikel is currently ranked #17,000 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Mikel include Mik, Miy, Miie, and Mikkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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