Holding steady, #9,714 for boys today.
Popularity of Mihail since 1996
Babies named Mihail per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 16 |
| 2000s | 56 |
| 2010s | 71 |
| 2020s | 44 |
Meaning & origin
Mihail is a masculine name with deep roots in Eastern Europe, particularly in Russia, Bulgaria, and Romania, where it is a common form of Michael. In the United States, it has been recorded since 1996 and saw its peak popularity in 2010. Despite its relatively rare usage, with a 2025 rank of 9714 and an incidence of 1 in 244,011 boys, it has remained stable over the past decade. The name carries strong religious and historical significance, often associated with saints and rulers.
Mihail is a form of Michael, derived from the Hebrew name Mikha'el meaning 'Who is like God?' It is used in various Slavic and Balkan languages, notably Russian, Bulgarian, and Romanian, as well as in Greek. The name has been borne by saints and royalty throughout Eastern Orthodox history.
“Mihail” around the world
Where Mihail lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
5
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Misha, Mihai, Milo
Sibling names for Mihail
Names that share Mihail's style, for a brother or sister.
