Mikhail
Mikhail is a boy's name of Slavic origin.
Meaning
Who is like God?
Origin and history
Mikhail is the Slavic form of the Hebrew name Michael, meaning 'who is like God?'. It is a classic and distinguished male name in Russian and Eastern European cultures. In the United States, it is moderately used, appealing to parents looking for a traditional yet culturally distinct alternative to Michael.
Popularity in the United States
4,134 babies in the United States have been named Mikhail since 1880. It ranks #1948 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1358.
States where it is most popular
- CA (23.8 %)
- NY (20.5 %)
- FL (18.6 %)
- TX (11.5 %)
- WA (4.5 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 5 |
| 1970-1980 | 59 |
| 1980-1990 | 469 |
| 1990-2000 | 806 |
| 2000-2010 | 986 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,223 |
| 2020-2029 | 586 |
Famous people named Mikhail
- Mikhail Gorbachev: Politician, Statesman
- Mikhail Baryshnikov: Dancer, Choreographer
- Mikhail Bulgakov: Writer, Playwright
Nicknames
Misha, Mike
Fun facts
- Mikhail is the direct Russian and Slavic equivalent of the English name Michael.
- In Russian culture, the standard diminutive for Mikhail is Misha, which is also used as an independent given name.