Michal
- Gender
- Female
- Meaning
- Who Is Like God? Feminine Of Michael. Biblical Michal Was King Saul's Daughter And First Wife Of David.
- Origin
- Hebrew
Michal Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 3,996 baby girls have been named Michal. The name peaked in 1985 with 90 US births that year (rank #1422). In 2024, ranked #3612 nationally — 2,190 places below its 1985 peak.
Top States for Michal
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Michal births are: New York (717), California (289), New Jersey (147).
Other Hebrew-Origin Names Like Michal
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6-Letter Names Starting with M
Names with Michal's exact length and starting letter: Maahes, Mabina, Macala, Macawi, Maccus.
Quick Facts About Michal
Variant Forms
| Name | Meaning | Gender | Origin |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mical | Variant Of Michal Who Is Like God? | Female | Hebrew |
| Michaeline | Variant Of Michal Who Is Like God? | Female | Hebrew |
| Michaelyn | Variant Of Michal Who Is Like God? | Female | Hebrew |
| Micole | Variant Of Michal Who Is Like God? | Female | Hebrew |
| Mychal | Variant Of Michal Who Is Like God? | Female | Hebrew |
Famous People Named Michal
1 notable figure from history and culture who share the name Michal.
- Michal Kováč is a former banker who served as the first President of Slovakia.
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Compare Michal to Other Popular Names
Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Michal against today's most popular girls-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).