Everything about the name MYKAL

Meaning, origin, history

Mykal is a name of Ukrainian origin and it means "gifts from God". It is also considered to be a variant of the name Michael, which has Hebrew origins and means "who is like God?". The name Mykal has gained popularity in recent years, particularly in English-speaking countries such as the United States and Canada. However, it remains relatively uncommon compared to other names with similar meanings, such as Michael or Gabriel. There is not much historical information available about people named Mykal, but it is known that the name has been used by various individuals throughout history. For example, there was a Ukrainian musician named Mykal Amend who gained popularity in the 1970s and 1980s for his work with the band Blue Öyster Cult. Today, Mykal continues to be a unique and distinctive name choice for parents looking for something different for their child.

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Popularity of the name MYKAL since 1880

Birth evolution

Popularity analysis

The name Mykal has seen a varied pattern of usage over the years in the United States. In the late 1970s and early 1980s, the name was given to around 5-10 babies per year. However, it gained popularity in the mid-1990s, with a peak of 24 births in 1998.

After this peak, the number of babies named Mykal decreased steadily, reaching as low as 6 births in 2005 and 2008. There was another small spike in popularity in 2011, with 8 births recorded that year. More recently, the name has been given to around 6-7 babies per year, with 7 births recorded in 2014 and 6 births in 2018.

Overall, since 1975, there have been a total of 332 babies named Mykal born in the United States. Despite fluctuations in its popularity over the years, this data suggests that Mykal remains a unique and recognizable name choice for parents in the U.S.