Mikhail
Pronunciation: [ m-ihk-AYL ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Mikhail first appeared in US Social Security records in 1978.
Over 24 babies have been named Mikhail in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Mikhail is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #59,651 for girl names in the US .
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- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #59,651
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Mikhail
Mikhail is a girl name .
Is Mikhail a boy or girl name? Mikhail is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #59,651 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #1,912. Mikhail is more commonly used as a boy name.
Mikhail is currently ranked #59,651 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Mikhail include Mik, Mikh, Mikhy, Mikhie, Ail, Aily, Ailie, Miy, Miie, and Mikkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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