Mykael
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Mykael first appeared in US Social Security records in 1986.
Over 537 babies have been named Mykael in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Mykael is past its peak , currently ranked #6,732 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #6,732
- Total SSA Count
- 13
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Mykael is also used as a girl name, ranked #55681.
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French-inspired origin
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Hebrew origin
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Latin Laurentius origin
"from the laurel place"
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American cultural association origin
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Old French origin
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Old English origin
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About the Name Mykael
Mykael is a boy name .
Is Mykael a boy or girl name? Mykael is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #6,732 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #55,681. Mykael is more commonly used as a boy name.
Mykael is currently ranked #6,732 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Mykael include Myk, Myka, Mykay, Mykaie, Myy, Myie, and Mykkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Mykael include Mykah . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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