Mikal Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Mikal originates from Hebrew, meaning 'who is like God.' It evolved from the Hebrew Michal and has historical significance in biblical texts as the daughter of Saul. Mikal is recognized for its uniqueness and modern appeal, with no direct biblical relevance. It has gained popularity in recent decades, often seen as a contemporary variant of Michael.
The name Mikal is most popular in Pennsylvania, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Millennials (Gen Y) generation in the Northeast region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Mikal has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, 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 female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Mikal' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 5671st out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 2720th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1592nd out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1235th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 1808th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 3903rd out of 23106 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 8498th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 9994th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 5597th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 6010th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 10002nd out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 14928th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Mikal' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Mikal"
Pronunciation
/ˈmiːkəl/
Origin
Hebrew
Etymology
Mikal is derived from the Hebrew name Michal, which means 'who is like God?' It is a feminine form of Michael.
Meaning
who is like God
Language Evolution
Mikha'el, Mikhal, Mikal
Biblical Background
Mikal appears in the Bible as the daughter of King Saul and the wife of King David.
Historical Usage
Mikal gained popularity in the 20th century as a unique variant of the more common name Michael.
Variants & Derivatives
Michal, Mikhal, Michael
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Mikal is perceived as a modern and unique name, appealing to those looking for alternatives to more common names.
Famous People
Mikal Bridges - American professional basketball player, Mikal Cronin - American musician and songwriter
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Mikal"
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 "Mikal"
"Mikal" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 5671st of 6773 | 14 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 2720th of 7552 | 173 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 1592nd of 10718 | 485 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 1235th of 16616 | 1,154 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 1808th of 24088 | 1,149 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 3903rd of 23106 | 328 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 8498th of 9204 | 7 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 9994th of 12526 | 15 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 5597th of 19264 | 143 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 6010th of 27321 | 213 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 10002nd of 35406 | 158 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 14928th of 30306 | 55 |
Regional Popularity of "Mikal" by Generation for Male 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) |
60.98% 1791st/2937 |
32.56% 1134th/3483 |
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50.91% 2059th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
37.69% 1389th/3685 |
24.34% 1089th/4475 |
26.68% 1386th/5194 |
27.59% 1743rd/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
42.49% 1947th/4582 |
34.10% 1761st/5164 |
23.18% 1695th/7313 |
40.37% 3013th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
79.99% 3187th/3984 |
83.98% 3768th/4487 |
66.11% 4510th/6822 |
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Regional Popularity of "Mikal" 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) |
89.27% 2622nd/2937 |
- | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Mikal"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Mikal" 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.