Mikhail Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Mikhail is a name of Hebrew origin meaning 'Who is like God?' It evolved through Hebrew and Greek forms before becoming popular in Russian culture. It is associated with the archangel Michael and conveys traits of strength and leadership. The name has biblical relevance and has been widely used since the Christianization of Eastern Europe.
The name Mikhail is most popular in Florida, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Generation Alpha generation in the Northeast region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is declining in usage, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Mikhail has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, falling for male in South, too falling for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Mikhail' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 4449th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1341st out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 1455th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 1521st out of 23106 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 17532nd out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 22013th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 30306th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Mikhail' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Mikhail"
Pronunciation
/mɪˈkaɪl/
Origin
Hebrew
Etymology
Mikhail is derived from the Hebrew name מִיכָאֵל (Mikha'el), which means 'Who is like God?'.
Meaning
Who is like God
Language Evolution
Mikha'el (Hebrew), Mikhael (Greek), Mikhail (Russian)
Biblical Background
Mikhail is associated with the archangel Michael in the Bible, who is a protector and leader of the heavenly hosts.
Historical Usage
The name Mikhail gained popularity in Eastern Europe, especially in Russia, during the Christianization of the region in the 10th century.
Variants & Derivatives
Michael, Mikael, Mikhailo
Modern Popularity & Image
Mikhail is a common name in Russia and Eastern Europe and is often associated with strength, protection, and leadership due to its biblical roots.
Famous People
Mikhail Gorbachev, Mikhail Baryshnikov, Mikhail Lermontov
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Mikhail"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Mikhail"
"Mikhail" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 4449th of 10718 | 86 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 1341st of 16616 | 1,034 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 1455th of 24088 | 1,567 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 1521st of 23106 | 1,363 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 17532nd of 19264 | 7 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 22013th of 27321 | 12 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 30306th of 30306 | 5 |
Regional Popularity of "Mikhail" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - |
50.91% 2059th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
47.68% 1757th/3685 |
24.89% 1114th/4475 |
30.28% 1573rd/5194 |
21.21% 1340th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
41.49% 1901st/4582 |
26.01% 1343rd/5164 |
21.32% 1559th/7313 |
19.30% 1440th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
45.16% 1799th/3984 |
28.93% 1298th/4487 |
21.67% 1478th/6822 |
23.30% 1462nd/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Mikhail" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Mikhail"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Mikhail" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.