Boy · #12,015 in 2026

Mykhail

Name: Popularity of the name Mykhail in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Mykhail, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#12,015

Peak Rank

#11,037 (2008)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

2008

First Year

2020

Last Year

2008

Peak Year

#11037

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Mykhail

Mykhail first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 2008, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2008, when 6 Mykhails were born — ranking #11,037 that year. As of 2026, Mykhail ranks #12,015 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 27 Mykhails have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2000s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

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Names that sound like Mykhail

Phonetically similar names — useful when Mykhail 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 Mykhail

What does the name Mykhail mean?

Mykhail is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 2008. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Mykhail in 2026?

In 2026, Mykhail ranks #12,015 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Mykhail most popular?

Mykhail reached its peak popularity in 2008, ranking #11,037 that year with 6 babies given the name.

Is Mykhail a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Mykhail is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Mykhail?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Mykhail include Ensley, Mcrae, Lavont. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Mykhail

Mykhail is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2008 and has accumulated 27 births in the dataset. Mykhail's peak popularity came in 2008 when it ranked #11,037. Use the chart and map above to compare Mykhail'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.