MallowbyNames

Mical

MIK-al · Of uncertain origin; possibly a variant of Michael or Micah.

Peak popularity
1976
Usually for
Girls & boys
Trend
Holding steady

Holding steady.

Popularity of Mical since 1946

Babies named Mical per year in U.S. Social Security records.

612181960198020002020Most births 1981GirlsBoys
GirlsBoys
Data table (by decade)
DecadeGirlsBoys
1940s50
1950s05
1960s014
1970s25101
1980s33103
1990s4456
2000s3446
2010s255
2020s270

Meaning & origin

Mical is a rare and unisex name that likely derives from the Hebrew Michael or Micah. First recorded in the United States in 1957, it peaked in use during 1976, but has never entered the top 1000 names for any year. Its trajectory has remained stable over the decades, with no significant rise or fall in popularity. The name is most often given to boys, though it occasionally appears for girls. Because of its rarity, Mical lacks strong associations with any particular region or culture, and it has no well-known famous bearers. Parents choosing Mical may appreciate its connection to the more familiar Michael while preferring a less common variant.

Mical is a rare given name that may be a variant of Michael, from the Hebrew Mikha'el meaning 'Who is like God?', or a feminine form of Micah. Its usage in English-speaking countries is sporadic, with no strong historical or cultural tradition. The name appears infrequently in U.S. records, first recorded in 1957, and has never ranked in the top 1000 for any year.

Nicknames & variants

Nicknames: Mick, Cal, Miki

Variants: Michael, Micah, Michal

Sibling names for Mical

Names that share Mical's style, for a brother or sister.

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Questions parents ask

What does the name Mical mean?
The meaning of Mical is uncertain; it is likely a variant of Michael or Micah.
How popular is the name Mical?
Mical has never ranked in the U.S. top 1000. Its peak year was 1976, though it remains a rare name.
Is Mical a boy's or girl's name?
Mical is unisex, though more commonly used for boys as a variant of Michael.