US Popularity:5574
Origin:Hebrew
Other Origin(s):Czech, Slavic
Meaning:Who is like God? Brook
Michal is a gender-neutral name that may look familiar at first glance! It is a unique diminutive of Michael, a Hebrew name meaning "who is like God?" and "brook," from the root mikal. Michal has Slovak, Polish, and Czech usage too, and is popular in Eastern Europe as an alternative to its Hebrew origins. Similar sounding versions and close cousins of Michal include Michelle, Makaila, Mikel, and Mekelle.
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How Popular Is The Name Michal?

The Bump Ranking

Overall:Michal is currently #4087 on The Bump
Boy:Michal is currently #2286 on The Bump Boy Names
Girl:Michal is currently #2722 on The Bump Girl Names

U.S. Births

Overall:Michal is currently #5574 in U.S. births
Boy:Michal is currently #9543 in U.S. births
Girl:Michal is currently #3612 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2024
Gender:
Girl
#3612
in 2024
+ 59
from 2023
In comparison to the previous year's data

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