Mikhail
- Pronunciation
- [Mi-kha-al]
- Gender
- Male
- Meaning
- Gift From God
- Origin
- Hebrew
Mikhail Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 4,050 baby boys have been named Mikhail. The name peaked in 2015 with 143 US births that year (rank #1263). In 2024, ranked #1908 nationally — 645 places below its 2015 peak.
Top States for Mikhail
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Mikhail births are: California (463), New York (401), Florida (352).
Other Hebrew-Origin Names Like Mikhail
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7-Letter Names Starting with M
Names with Mikhail's exact length and starting letter: Maarouf, Mabbina, Mabelle, Macaire, Macario.
Quick Facts About Mikhail
Variant Forms
| Name | Meaning | Gender | Origin |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mikkel | Gift From God | Male | Hebrew |
Famous People Named Mikhail
3 notable figures from history and culture who share the name Mikhail.
- Mikhail Bakunin was a Russian revolutionary and political writer, who is regarded as ‘The Father of Anarchism’.
- Mikhail Glinka was a famous Russian composer who is revered as the father of Russian classical music.
- Mikhail Gorbachev — World Leader (1931)
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Compare Mikhail to Other Popular Names
Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Mikhail against today's most popular boys-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).