Mikhail
Mikhail: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Mikhail
- A transliteration of the Russian male given name Михаи́л (Mixaíl).
Etymology
From Russian Михаи́л (Mixaíl, “Michael”), from Hebrew מיכאל. Doublet of Michael.
How popular is Mikhail?
Since 1880, 24 girls and 4,134 boys in the U.S. have been named Mikhail (1% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #8223 in 1978. Its highest rank for boys was #956 in 1990. In 2025, 84 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
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Mikhail FAQ
What does the name Mikhail mean?
A transliteration of the Russian male given name Михаи́л (Mixaíl). From Russian Михаи́л (Mixaíl, “Michael”), from Hebrew מיכאל. Doublet of Michael.
What is the origin of the name Mikhail?
Mikhail is listed as a name of Russian origin.
How popular is the name Mikhail?
Since 1880, 24 girls and 4,134 boys in the U.S. have been named Mikhail (1% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #8223 in 1978. Its highest rank for boys was #956 in 1990. In 2025, 84 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Mikhail a boy or girl name?
Mikhail is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 24 girls and 4,134 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.