Michael
Pronunciation: [ m-EYEK-uhl ]
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
Meaning & Origin
Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #7,517
- Total SSA Count
- 15
Alternative Spellings
Nicknames
Also a Boy Name
Michael is also used as a boy name, ranked #18.
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About the Name Michael
Michael is a girl name .
Is Michael a boy or girl name? Michael is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #7,517 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #18. Michael is more commonly used as a boy name.
Michael is currently ranked #7,517 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Michael include Mic, Miy, Micie, and Michie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Michael include Michelle, Michaela, Michal, Michele . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.