Mihai

Q: What is the origin of Mihai?

Mihai is of Romanian origin. The name carries significant cultural meaning and has been used across generations within its origin tradition.

Q: How popular is the name Mihai?

According to the latest SSA data, Mihai is currently ranked #999999 in the United States. The popularity of this name has evolved over the past century based on cultural preferences and naming trends.

Q: Is Mihai a boy name?

Mihai is traditionally a boy name. Modern naming practices are increasingly flexible, and names can be used across genders based on personal choice and cultural context.

male

Updated 6 months ago

Meaning

"Who Is Like God"

Romanian form of Michael, from Hebrew rhetorical phrasing meaning who is like God, common in Christian naming.

Themes:romanianmichaelbiblicaltheophoric

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Popularity History of Mihai

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

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SSA did not record this spelling in the national rankings for the available chart years. Names used fewer than 5 times in a year are omitted from the dataset.

Yearly Ranking Snapshot

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Mihai did not appear in the national SSA rankings for 2024.

Change Vs Previous Year

no national rank in 2024

Data Source

Popularity rankings are based on official data from the Social Security Administration (SSA), which tracks baby name applications in the United States.

Last updated: 2024 • Data source updated annually

Mihai Nicknames

Familiar short forms, playful variations, and easy everyday options for Mihai.

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mihy

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miha

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mie

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ihai

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haiy

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What does the name Mihai mean?

Mihai means "Who Is Like God". Romanian form of Michael, from Hebrew rhetorical phrasing meaning who is like God, common in Christian naming.

What is the origin of Mihai?

Mihai is of Romanian origin. The name has been used historically across cultures and carries significant cultural meaning within its origin tradition.

How popular is the name Mihai?

According to the latest SSA data, Mihai is currently not ranked in the United States. The name has shown interesting trends over the past century, with popularity varying based on cultural preferences and naming trends.

Is Mihai a boy name?

Mihai is traditionally a boy name. However, modern naming practices are increasingly flexible, and names can be used across genders based on personal preference.

What are good nicknames for Mihai?

Popular nicknames for Mihai include mihy, miha, mie, my, and more. These offer shorter, more casual alternatives for everyday use.

What names are similar to Mihai?

There are many names similar to Mihai in meaning, origin, or sound. Explore the Similar Names section to discover alternatives that may resonate with you.

Quick Facts

OriginRomanian, Hebrew

Syllables2

Length5 letters

Trend→ Stable

Starts withM

Sibling Ideas

Brothers

Alin Dorin Ioan Sorin Soryn

Sisters

Alin Andreea Calea Illeana Ioana

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