Mikhail

Mikhail is a boy's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 83 boys in the United States.

Mikhail at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Mikhail

Mikhail belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Mikhail first appears in Social Security records in 1968. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #956 in 1990, and in 2024 83 babies received the name — 4,050 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Mikhail in US records

First recorded (US)
1968
Best US rank
#956 in 1990
Peak year
2015
Babies named Mikhail in 2024
83
Total since 1880
4,050

Mikhail in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#751 in 2013
Babies named Mikhail in 2025
19
Total since 1996
655

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Mikhail mean?

The meaning of Mikhail is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Mikhail a boy or girl name?

Mikhail is a boy name. In 2024, 83 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Mikhail?

Mikhail comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Mikhail?

Mikhail first appears in US records in 1968. Its best-ever ranking was #956 in 1990, and 83 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].