boy's name
Mihail
mee-hah-EEL (Romanian)
- Origin Romanian
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 3
- Letters 6
- Popularity Rare
- Births on record 537
Mihail is a boy's name with 3 syllables. In 2025 it was given to 7 babies in the United States. It is a rare choice.
- Mihail is a name of Romanian origin.
- Peaked in England and Wales in 2019, when 28 babies were given the name.
- It has been rising over the past decade in England and Wales.
- Today about 1 in 47,904 babies in England and Wales is given this name.
- First appears in birth records in 2007.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 3.
Mihail Over Time
Births per decade in England and Wales, 2000s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 6 |
| 2010s | 138 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 96 |
How Popular Is Mihail?
In 2025, Mihail was given to 11 babies in England and Wales. It is a rare choice.
Where Mihail Is Used
Figures for England and Wales leave out any name given to fewer than three babies in a year, so a gap means the name fell below that floor rather than went unused. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Mihail
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Mihail Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Mihail over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Mihail
- Romanian mee-hah-EEL
Mihail in Other Languages
The same name as it is spelled elsewhere — not shortenings, and not different names that merely sound alike. Each one has its own record here.
Sibling Names for Mihail
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Mihail — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Mihail
How popular is the name Mihail?
In 2025, Mihail was given to 11 babies in England and Wales. It is a rare choice.
Is Mihail a girl's or a boy's name?
Mihail is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Mihail?
Mihail has 3 syllables.
When was Mihail most popular?
Mihail peaked in 2019, when 28 babies were given the name. It has been rising over the past decade.
Is Mihail a good name?
That is not something records can settle, but they can tell you what you would be choosing. Mihail currently ranks #2,200 in England and Wales. It has been rising over the past decade. Everything else — how it sounds with your surname, who it reminds you of — is yours.