Michial Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Michial is a name of Hebrew origin meaning 'who is like God?'. It evolved from the Hebrew Mikha'el through various languages, including French and English. The name is unique and carries biblical significance, though it is less commonly used today compared to its variant Michael.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Michial"
Pronunciation
/ˈmɪk.i.əl/
Origin
Hebrew
Etymology
The name Michial is derived from the Hebrew name 'Mikha'el', which means 'who is like God?'. It is a combination of the elements 'mi', meaning 'who', and 'kael', meaning 'like God'.
Meaning
Who is like God?
Language Evolution
Mikha'el (Hebrew), Michaël (French), Michael (English)
Historical Usage
The name Michial became more popular in English-speaking countries during the 20th century, particularly as a variant of Michael.
Variants & Derivatives
Michael, Mikhail, Mikael
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Michial is less common than its variants but is perceived as unique and has a strong biblical resonance.
Famous People
Michial G. McKinney, an American politician, Michial K. Davis, an American author
📊 Michial Name Trend Analysis
Boy Name Trend
Recent 3-Year Analysis
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✨ Michial Name Meaning & Significance
Popularity Trend
Less Common name with 57 peak births in 1954
Geographic Spread
Popular across 6 US states, with strongest presence in Oregon
Historical Span
Data spanning 145 years from 1880 to 2024, showing long-term trends
Generational Impact
Influenced 5 different American generations with varying popularity
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Michial"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Michial"
"Michial" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 7545th of 7545 | 5 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 3882nd of 6773 | 62 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 1313th of 7552 | 657 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 2086th of 10718 | 323 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 7061st of 16616 | 76 |
Regional Popularity of "Michial" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
61.56% 1371st/2227 |
- |
52.16% 1488th/2853 |
54.52% 1513th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - |
64.38% 2265th/3518 |
60.78% 2458th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Michial" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Michial"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Michial" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.
Comprehensive Regional & Generational Popularity Trends of "Michial" in the United States
The name Michial is most popular in Oregon, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Baby Boomers generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Michial has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Michial' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 7545th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 3882nd out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1313th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 2086th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 7061st out of 16616 names. Discover how the name 'Michial' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.