BoyRussian origin

Mikhail: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

A divine name meaning who is like God, strong and faithful.

Origin
Russian
Syllables
3
Current rank
#1547
Peak
#955 in 1990

Trend: Rising, climbing the charts over the latest decade.

Popularity over time

Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)

1968: #453619681980: #233619801990: #95519902000: #162120002005: #150220052010: #141320102015: #126220152020: #15472020#1#4536

What Mikhail Means

Mikhail is a boy name of Russian origin. A divine name meaning who is like God, strong and faithful.

How Popular Mikhail Is

Mikhail currently ranks #1547 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #955 in 1990. It is rising.

Good to Know About Mikhail

  • At its most popular, Mikhail reached #955 in the U.S. in 1990.
  • Mikhail has been gaining popularity in recent years.
  • Mikhail is a name with Russian cultural heritage.

Names Like Mikhail

Other Russian names that start with the same letter or share a style.

Sibling Names for Mikhail

Russian names that pair well as a brother or sister to Mikhail.

Questions About Mikhail

What does Mikhail mean?

Mikhail is a boy name of Russian origin. A divine name meaning who is like God, strong and faithful.

How popular is Mikhail?

Mikhail currently ranks #1547 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #955 in 1990. It is rising.

Where does Mikhail come from?

Mikhail comes from Russian roots. At its most popular, Mikhail reached #955 in the U.S. in 1990.

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