Mihai

♂ Boy

Pronounced mee-HY /miˈhaɪ/Medium

Meaning: The Romanian form of Michael, from the Hebrew Mikha'el, 'who is like God?' Borne by Michael the Brave (Mihai Viteazul), a national hero. A dignified classic.Low

In 30 seconds: The Romanian Michael: Mihai means 'who is like God?' (said 'mee-HY'). Dignified and heritage-rich.

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Origin MediumRomanian, Hebrew

MeaningThe Romanian form of Michael, from the Hebrew Mikha'el, 'who is like God?' Borne by Michael the Brave (Mihai Viteazul), a national hero. A dignified classic.

U.S. rank (2023)#11776 ↘ Falling

2023 U.S. births6 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2008

Total births (all-time)≈ 65

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

As a boy's name Mihai is Romanian for Michael, 'who is like God?' It carries national weight through Mihai Viteazul (Michael the Brave). Dignified and rare in the U.S., common in Romania (said 'mee-HY').

In the U.S. it appears rarely, mostly in Romanian-heritage families. Rare, dignified, and heritage-rich.

Did you know? Mihai is the Romanian form of Michael — from the Hebrew, 'who is like God?' — borne by the national hero Michael the Brave (Mihai Viteazul), a dignified classic (said 'mee-HY').

Overall data confidence 48%

References — Mihai — Romanian form of Michael; 'who is like God?'; Mihai Viteazul

Variations

MihailMichaelMihaita

Nicknames

MihuMika

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Mihai mean?

Mihai is the Romanian form of Michael, from the Hebrew — 'who is like God?'

How do you pronounce Mihai?

It's said mee-HY /miˈhaɪ/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Mihai a boy or girl name?

Mihai is a boy's name.

How popular is Mihai?

Mihai is a rare name in the U.S., common in Romania.