Mikhail vs Taha

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mikhail

Boy #1,912 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"who is like God?"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Russian Eastern European Hebrew Arabic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,912
Total SSA Count
83
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Misha, Mikh

Playground Safety Score

15 High Risk

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Taha

Boy #1,721 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"mysterious Quranic letters, known only to God"

Origin: Arabic Quranic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Turkish Persian Islamic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,721
Total SSA Count
96
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Mikhail Rank #1,912
Taha Rank #1,721

Taha is more popular, ranked #1721 vs #1912 for Mikhail.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Mikhail ___

  • Mikhail Alexander
  • Mikhail Ivan
  • Mikhail Nikolai
  • Mikhail Sergei
  • Mikhail Dmitri
  • Mikhail Alexei

Taha ___

  • Taha Muhammad
  • Taha Ali
  • Taha Hassan
  • Taha Ibrahim
  • Taha Kareem
  • Taha Yusuf

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Mikhail

Natasha Svetlana Alexei Anya Dmitri

If you choose Taha

Yahya Omar Ibrahim Fatima Maryam

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mikhail or Taha more popular?

Taha is more popular, ranked #1721 compared to Mikhail at #1912 in the United States.

What do Mikhail and Taha mean?

Mikhail means "who is like God?" (Hebrew origin). Taha means "mysterious Quranic letters, known only to God" (Arabic Quranic origin).

Are Mikhail and Taha boy or girl names?

Mikhail is primarily a boy name. Taha is primarily a boy name.

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