unisex name
Mikhal
- Gender Unisex
- Letters 6
- Popularity Rare
- Births on record 167
Mikhal is a unisex name. It is given to both girls and boys — about 78% of recorded births with this name are girls. In 2008 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It is a rare choice.
- Peaked in France in 1979, when 5 babies were given the name.
- Its usage has held steady over the past decade in France.
- Today about 1 in 117,911 babies in France is given this name.
- First appears in birth records in 1979.
Mikhal over time
Births per decade in France, 1970s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, still in progress — it covers 2020 to 2025, not a full ten years.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 5 |
| 1980s | 10 |
| 1990s | 30 |
| 2000s | 25 |
| 2010s | 30 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 25 |
How popular is Mikhal?
In 2025, Mikhal was given to 5 babies in France. It is a rare choice.
Where Mikhal is used
French counts are rounded to the nearest five and nothing below five is published, so these figures show the shape of the name's use rather than an exact tally. Data & sources.
Names that peaked alongside Mikhal
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents who like Mikhal also like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Mikhal over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
Sibling names for Mikhal
Names from the same era that won't rhyme or share an initial with Mikhal — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common questions about Mikhal
How popular is the name Mikhal?
In 2025, Mikhal was given to 5 babies in France. It is a rare choice.
Is Mikhal a girl's or a boy's name?
Mikhal is used for both girls and boys. About 78% of recorded births with this name are girls.
When was Mikhal most popular?
Mikhal peaked in 1979, when 5 babies were given the name. Its usage has held steady over the past decade.
Is Mikhal a good name?
That is not something records can settle, but they can tell you what you would be choosing. Mikhal currently ranks #6,289 in France. Its usage has held steady over the past decade. Everything else — how it sounds with your surname, who it reminds you of — is yours.