Ikal

♂ Boy

Pronounced ee-KAHL /iˈkɑl/Medium

Meaning: From Maya (Tzotzil) ik'al/ikal, 'spirit; black, night' — a wind/spirit beingLow

In 30 seconds: Spirit and night: Ikal is Maya for 'spirit; black, night' — a wind-being of legend. Mystical, indigenous-rooted, and distinctive.

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Origin MediumMaya

MeaningFrom Maya (Tzotzil) ik'al/ikal, 'spirit; black, night' — a wind/spirit being

U.S. rank (2025)#6951 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births12 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2024

Total births (all-time)≈ 111

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Ikal comes from Maya (Tzotzil) ik'al, 'spirit; black, night' — a wind or spirit being in Maya folklore (the gloss varies, which we note). A mystical, indigenous-rooted Mexican name.

In the U.S. it appears in Mexican families. Rare, spirit-or-night at the root, and mystical.

Did you know? Ikal (ik'al) means 'spirit' and 'black, night' in Maya tradition — a wind/spirit being of Tzotzil legend; a mystical, indigenous-rooted name.

Overall data confidence 60%

Maya references — ik'al — gloss varies

Variations

Ik'alIkaal

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Ikal mean?

Ikal is Maya for 'spirit; black, night'; the gloss varies.

How do you pronounce Ikal?

It's said ee-KAHL /iˈkɑl/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Ikal a boy or girl name?

Ikal is a boy's name.

How popular is Ikal?

Ikal is a rare name in the U.S.