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The baby name Mikal is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced MEE-kahl (ˈmiːkəl),MIH-kahl (ˈmɪkəl).

Mikal is Hebrew, Scandinavian in Origin.

Gender: Male
Syllables: 2.0
Origin: Hebrew, Scandinavian
Pronunciation: MEE-kahl (ˈmiːkəl),MIH-kahl (ˈmɪkəl)

What is the meaning of the name Mikal ?

The baby name Mikal is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced MEE-kahl (ˈmiːkəl),MIH-kahl (ˈmɪkəl).

Mikal is Hebrew, Scandinavian in Origin.

Mikal is a cross-cultural form of Michael, from Hebrew Mikha’el, meaning “Who is like God?” - a rhetorical declaration of God’s incomparability. The spelling Mikal is standard in Norwegian and has appeared in Swedish and Estonian records; in the Islamic world it echoes the Qur’anic archangel Mīkāʾīl (Turkish Mikail), linking the name to angelic guardianship across Abrahamic faiths.

Scandinavian documents attest Mikal from the Middle Ages, and it remains periodically used in Norway; elsewhere it arises as a phonetic or stylistic variant of Michael, especially in English-speaking countries since the late 20th century. Related forms include Michael, Michaël, Michel, Mikael, Mikkel, Mikhail, Mihail, Mihai, Miguel, Mikail, Mikaal, and Michal (Hebrew/Slavic). Feminine counterparts are Michaela, Michelle, and Michal (Hebrew). Common nicknames: Mike, Mik. The name carries connotations of courage, protection, and steadfast faith.

Mikal has the following similar or variant Names

Mikal – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
MO 0 #52 1 2,706
MV Boys 0 #79 1 3,375
AF Girls 0 #94 1 2,402
Norway Boys 2025 #128 7 444
BN Boys 0 #139 1 6,332
Sweden Girls 2022 #178 2 1,568
CZ 0 #186 1 3,154
Sweden Boys 2010 #189 2 1,344
DK 0 #205 2 5,198
AO Girls 0 #217 1 4,575
MO Boys 0 #234 1 5,842
NA Girls 0 #236 2 7,146
BD 0 #241 1 5,992
GR Boys 0 #272 2 6,912
AF Boys 0 #274 1 3,535
JM Boys 0 #290 4 6,876
SD Girls 0 #298 48 7,678
Canada Boys 2024 #299 8 2,588
JP Boys 0 #303 1 7,909
CZ Boys 0 #304 2 6,530
DK Boys 0 #313 13 7,401
DK Girls 0 #329 1 7,429
CN Boys 0 #330 2 9,639
QA Girls 0 #343 1 15,378
GH Boys 0 #361 1 8,138
PT Boys 0 #381 1 7,951
France Boys 2021 #385 3 2,865
JO Boys 0 #389 1 7,057
BO 0 #408 1 6,868
PH Boys 0 #408 1 11,440
EG 0 #412 1 6,387
MX 0 #445 1 8,339
SD Boys 0 #460 7 10,523
ZA 0 #473 2 14,421
AR Boys 0 #482 2 7,628
PS Girls 0 #502 22 10,981
PA Boys 0 #504 2 9,305
CR Boys 0 #509 2 10,188
PA Girls 0 #514 5 9,861
RU Boys 0 #522 5 12,621
IQ Girls 0 #524 2 11,303
UY Girls 0 #536 1 6,731
PS Boys 0 #554 8 10,655
HK Boys 0 #557 1 12,905
CM Girls 0 #558 3 11,671
LY 0 #558 2 12,703
KW Girls 0 #561 1 19,177
IR Boys 0 #563 3 10,162
CM Boys 0 #574 2 12,054
BH 0 #586 2 17,937
AE Girls 0 #596 2 20,968
BD Boys 0 #604 2 10,045
IL Girls 0 #606 12 11,648
IL Boys 0 #621 5 10,983
AR Girls 0 #630 1 8,289
SG Girls 0 #631 2 18,916
BO Girls 0 #647 5 9,488
LB 0 #684 7 13,263
CL Boys 0 #697 4 13,390
IQ Boys 0 #697 1 13,071
QA Boys 0 #738 6 18,093
SG Boys 0 #738 2 17,960
SY 0 #763 5 11,684
BR Boys 0 #784 2 12,213
KW Boys 0 #804 3 18,755
CL Girls 0 #827 25 14,098
EG Boys 0 #865 22 15,035
United States Boys 2024 #871 22 7,044
United States Girls 2020 #910 8 8,768
OM Boys 0 #913 6 17,948
SA Girls 0 #924 12 25,931
PE Boys 0 #926 1 14,506
NL Boys 0 #929 23 5,873
PE Girls 0 #934 10 14,861
NL Girls 0 #937 19 5,933
EG Girls 0 #944 16 14,742
BR Girls 0 #989 4 12,708
NG Boys 0 #998 4 16,906
IN Boys 0 #1,033 7 16,750
MX Boys 0 #1,033 1 16,355
MY Girls 0 #1,069 4 24,821
AE Boys 0 #1,081 12 22,615
MY Boys 0 #1,087 25 25,439
DZ 0 #1,149 28 20,130
CO Girls 0 #1,151 2 16,140
MA 0 #1,192 8 20,986
TR 0 #1,193 19 19,440
ZA Girls 0 #1,233 4 25,928
MX Girls 0 #1,264 4 17,781
ZA Boys 0 #1,267 6 25,619
IT Boys 0 #1,461 11 10,046
SA Boys 0 #1,584 31 28,008

Mikal is popular in 60 countries — most recent births per country:

Norway
United States
Sweden
Canada
AE

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People also ask about Mikal

Mikal is predominantly a boy's name.
Mikal is a 2 syllable name, pronounced MEE-kahl (ˈmiːkəl),MIH-kahl (ˈmɪkəl).
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Michael, Mikael, Mikhail, Mikkel, Mikail and Mikal (alternate spelling).
Across languages, Mikal has these equivalents: Miguel (Spanish), Michel (French), Michele (Italian, male), Mikhail (Russian), Mihail (Bulgarian/Serbian), and 1 more.
Yes — Mikal ranked #128 in Norway in 2025, and appears in official birth registries across 5 countries.
Mikal ranks highest in Norway (#128 in 2025).
Mikal's popularity is rising. It moved from #133 in 2015 to #128 in 2025 in Norway.