Mikal
Pronunciation: [ m-EEK-uhl ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Mikal first appeared in US Social Security records in 1965.
Over 569 babies have been named Mikal in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Mikal is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #14,906 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #14,906
- Total SSA Count
- 8
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Mikal is also used as a boy name, ranked #4638.
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Irish origin
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Modern American, influenced by Latin stella (star) origin
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Old Irish origin
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Hebrew origin
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About the Name Mikal
Mikal is a girl name .
Is Mikal a boy or girl name? Mikal is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #14,906 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #4,638. Mikal is more commonly used as a boy name.
Mikal is currently ranked #14,906 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Mikal include Mik, Miy, Miie, and Mikkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Mikal include Mikayla, Mikaela, Mika, Mikah . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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