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Mykal

Gender
Male
Meaning
Variation Of Michael. Close To God.
Origin
Hebrew

Mykal Popularity Snapshot

Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 1,164 baby boys have been named Mykal. The name peaked in 2001 with 59 US births that year (rank #1885). In 2024, ranked #13561 nationally — 11,676 places below its 2001 peak.

Top States for Mykal

Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Mykal births are: Texas (30), California (19), Ohio (15).

Other Hebrew-Origin Names Like Mykal

If you like Mykal's Hebrew origin, consider these related names: Aalijah, Aaron, Abagail, Abaigael, Abaigeal. Browse all Hebrew names →

5-Letter Names Starting with M

Names with Mykal's exact length and starting letter: Mabel, Mable, Mabon, Mabuz, Mabyn.

Quick Facts About Mykal

1,531
Hebrew baby names in our dictionary
695
Hebrew male names
266
5-letter M-names in our dictionary
767
M-male names total
Not in registry
US SSA records — name appears fewer than 5 times in any year

Variant Forms

NameMeaningGenderOrigin
Mical Variant Of Michal Who Is Like God? Female Hebrew
Mikael Gift From God Male Hebrew
Mikel Godlike Male Basque
Mikhail Gift From God Male Hebrew
Mikkel Gift From God Male Hebrew
Miquel Form Of Michael Who Is Like God? Male French

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