Unisex · #16,416 in 2026

Michi

Current Rank
#16,416
Peak Rank
#2,914 (1973)
Total Babies
143
5-Yr Trend
Stable
👧 Girl peak #2,914 (143 total)
👦 Boy peak #8,299 (8 total)
👧As Girl Name
1916
First Year
2015
Last Year
1973
Peak Year
#2914
Peak Rank
143
Total Count
18
Years Active
👦As Boy Name
2005
First Year
2005
Last Year
2005
Peak Year
#8299
Peak Rank
8
Total Count
1
Years Active

The Story of Michi

As a girl name

Michi first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a girl name in 1916, with 9 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1973, when 23 Michis were born — ranking #2,914 that year. As of 2026, Michi ranks #16,416 for girls with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 143 Michis have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1910s through the 2020s.

As a boy name

Michi first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a boy name in 2005, with 8 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2005, when 8 Michis were born — ranking #8,299 that year. As of 2026, Michi ranks #8,299 for boys with 8 births, with steady use. In total, more than 8 Michis have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2000s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

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Names that sound like Michi

Phonetically similar names — useful when Michi is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Michi

What does the name Michi mean?
Michi is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1916. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.
How popular is Michi in 2026?
In 2026, Michi ranks #16,416 among girls' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.
When was Michi most popular?
Michi reached its peak popularity in 1973, ranking #2,914 that year with 23 babies given the name.
In which U.S. states is Michi most popular?
Michi has historically been most popular in Washington, California. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Michi.
Is Michi a unisex name?
Yes — Michi is used for both girls and boys in U.S. records, with about 95% of Michis assigned female and 5% assigned male historically.
What names go well with Michi?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Michi include Farron, Jonda, Lavonya. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Michi

Michi is a unisex baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1916 and has accumulated 143 births in the dataset. Michi's peak popularity came in 1973 when it ranked #2,914. Use the chart and map above to compare Michi's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.