Mikkel
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Mikkel first appeared in US Social Security records in 1982.
Over 24 babies have been named Mikkel in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Mikkel is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #27,686 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #27,686
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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Mikkel is also used as a boy name, ranked #6898.
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About the Name Mikkel
Mikkel is a girl name .
Is Mikkel a boy or girl name? Mikkel is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #27,686 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #6,898. Mikkel is more commonly used as a boy name.
Mikkel is currently ranked #27,686 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Mikkel include Mik, Mikk, Mikky, Mikkie, Miy, Miie, and Mikkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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Sources
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