boy's name
Mikaal
mee-KAHL
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 6
- Popularity Uncommon
- Births on record 89
Mikaal is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 2023 it was given to 7 babies in the United States. It is used consistently but remains uncommon.
- Peaked in England and Wales in 2023, when 6 babies were given the name.
- It has been rising over the past decade in England and Wales.
- Today about 1 in 131,735 babies in England and Wales is given this name.
- First appears in birth records in 2006.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Mikaal Over Time
Births per decade in England and Wales, 2000s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 4 |
| 2010s | 14 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 23 |
How Popular Is Mikaal?
In 2025, Mikaal was given to 4 babies in England and Wales. It is used consistently but remains uncommon.
Where Mikaal Is Used
Figures for England and Wales leave out any name given to fewer than three babies in a year, so a gap means the name fell below that floor rather than went unused. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Mikaal
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Mikaal Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Mikaal over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Mikaal
- Pronunciation mee-KAHL
Sibling Names for Mikaal
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Mikaal — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Mikaal
How popular is the name Mikaal?
In 2025, Mikaal was given to 4 babies in England and Wales. It is used consistently but remains uncommon.
Is Mikaal a girl's or a boy's name?
Mikaal is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Mikaal?
Mikaal has 2 syllables.
When was Mikaal most popular?
Mikaal peaked in 2023, when 6 babies were given the name. It has been rising over the past decade.
Is Mikaal a good name?
That is not something records can settle, but they can tell you what you would be choosing. Mikaal currently ranks #4,519 in England and Wales. It has been rising over the past decade. Everything else — how it sounds with your surname, who it reminds you of — is yours.