Michal
Pronunciation: [ m-IHCH-uhl ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Michal first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 3,423 babies have been named Michal in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Michal is past its peak , currently ranked #11,801 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #11,801
- Total SSA Count
- 8
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About the Name Michal
Michal is a boy name .
Is Michal a boy or girl name? Michal is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #11,801 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #3,580. Michal is more commonly used as a girl name.
Michal is currently ranked #11,801 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Michal include Mic, Mich, Michy, Michie, Miy, Miie, and Mickins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Michal include Michael, Micheal, Michelangelo, Michel, Micha . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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