Gender: Male
Origin: Romanian, Australian
Meaning: Romanian name for males
Pronunciation: MEE-hah-ee, /miˈhaɪ/, M IY HH AY
Popularity Rank: #3,559
Derived from the Hebrew name Michael, meaning 'who is like God'. It is a common Romanian given name.
The name Mihai is of Romanian, Australian origin and means Romanian name for males, derived from the Hebrew name Michael, meaning 'who is like God'., Like the Lord. It is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Mihai is commonly found in Italy, Spain, United Kingdom, and 59 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: MEE-hah-ee
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /miˈhaɪ/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: M IY HH AY
M: Pronounce as in "man" (M AE N)
IY: Pronounce as in "see" (S IY)
HH: Pronounce as in "he" (HH IY)
AY: Pronounce as in "say" (S EY)
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At NamesLook, the name Mihai is recorded 17,564 times globally, ranking it as the 3,559th most common name worldwide.
Mihai is most prevalent in Italy, with 9,020 occurrences, making it the 471th most popular name in the country.
In Moldova, the name Mihai is found among 1 in every 33 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | #471 | 1 : 131 |
| Spain | #635 | 1 : 302 |
| United Kingdom | #708 | 1 : 279 |
| France | #1,527 | 1 : 954 |
| Belgium | #998 | 1 : 565 |
| Germany | #1,449 | 1 : 863 |
| United States of America | #7,374 | 1 : 5,971 |
| Netherlands | #2,324 | 1 : 1,524 |
| Moldova | #29 | 1 : 33 |
| Ireland | #754 | 1 : 419 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Mihai from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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