Mychal
Mychal is a girl baby name. Ranked #58,983 in the US, popular nicknames include Myc, Myy, and Mycie.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Historical Record
Mychal first appeared in US Social Security records in 1980.
Over 265 babies have been named Mychal in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Mychal is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #58,983 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #58,983
- Total SSA Count
- 5
Nicknames
Middle Name Ideas
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Timeless choice, extended 2-3 combo
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Timeless choice, smooth 2-2 syllable flow
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Timeless choice, smooth 2-1 syllable flow
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Timeless choice, extended 2-3 combo
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Timeless choice, smooth 2-2 syllable flow
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Also a Boy Name
Mychal is also used as a boy name, ranked #26645.
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About the Name Mychal
Mychal is a girl name .
Is Mychal a boy or girl name? Mychal is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #58,983 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #26,645. Mychal is more commonly used as a boy name.
Mychal is currently ranked #58,983 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Mychal include Myc, Myy, Mycie, and Mychie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis