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Michal
UnisexMeaning of Michal: Hebrew: 'who is like God'
Michal is a unisex name most strongly associated with Hebrew naming. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, and it is a genuinely rare and unique choice — 3162nd most popular name in the United States in 2025 and 1162nd in England & Wales.
US rank 2025
#3162
48 babies in 2025
England & Wales 2024
#1162
24 babies in 2024
US babies since 1880
7,813
First recorded 1911 · peak 1985
Trend
stable
Style: rare
Popularity over time
Gender split
48% boys · 52% girls, based on US, UK and international usage.
Origins & cultures
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