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Mykal
BoyMeaning of Mykal: phonetic variant of Michael
Mykal is a boy's name most strongly associated with American naming. It has 5 letters and 2 syllables, and it is a genuinely rare and unique choice — 7551st most popular boys' name in the United States in 2025.
US rank 2025
#7551
10 babies in 2025
England & Wales 2024
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Fewer than 3 babies or unlisted
US babies since 1880
1,507
First recorded 1972 · peak 1998
Trend
stable
Style: rare
Popularity over time
Gender split
78% boys · 22% girls, based on US, UK and international usage.
Origins & cultures
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