Mikal
Gender: Boy
Meaning: Who is like God
Origin: Scandinavian/Hebrew
Popularity: Ranked #3630 in 2025 with 31 babies born.
History: A variant or related form of Mikaela. Shares the meaning 'Who is like God.'
Similar names: mikaeel, mikael, mikaela, mikaella, mikaely, mikail, mikayla, mikaylah
Name length: 5 letters
How common is Mikal? About 1 in 107,371 babies born in 2025 were named Mikal, or roughly 0.1 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Mikal
What does the name Mikal mean?
Mikal means “Who is like God” from Scandinavian/Hebrew roots.
What is the origin of the name Mikal?
Mikal has Scandinavian/Hebrew origin. The traditional meaning is “Who is like God”.
How popular is Mikal?
Mikal ranked #3583 in 2025 — given to 31 babies that year.
When was Mikal most popular?
Mikal peaked in 1993 with 158 babies registered that year.
Is Mikal a boy or girl name?
Mikal is used for both boys and girls. In the records, about 85% of Mikals are boys and 15% are girls.
Is the name Mikal rising or falling in popularity?
Mikal has risen 7596 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #11179 in 2020 to #3583 in 2025.
How long has Mikal been recorded?
Mikal appears in birth records across 82 years — from 1943 through 2025.