Rising since 2018, #6,803 for boys today.
Popularity of Ikal since 2018
Babies named Ikal per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 2010s | 16 |
| 2020s | 96 |
Meaning & origin
Ikal is a modern name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 2018, a very recent addition to the naming landscape. In 2025, it ranked 6,803 with a frequency of about 1 in 142,340 births, indicating its rarity. The name has been rising in usage since its debut, reaching its peak rank of 6,803 in the latest year. Ikal's origins are unclear, but it fits a trend of short, distinctive names that are easy to pronounce. Its top states are not recorded, suggesting it is used sparsely across the country. As a name with no strong historical or cultural ties, Ikal offers a blank slate for parents seeking a unique choice.
Ikal is a name of unclear derivation. It may be a modern invented name, perhaps influenced by names like Ikram or Kael, or a variant of Ikal from other languages. It first appeared in U.S. records in 2018 and has seen limited usage.
Sibling names for Ikal
Names that share Ikal's style, for a brother or sister.
