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Mykhailo

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Pronounced mih-KHY-loh /mɪˈxaɪ.loʊ/Medium

Meaning: The Ukrainian form of Michael, from the Hebrew Mikha'el, 'who is like God?' — a rhetorical name of the archangel. Strong and distinctly Ukrainian.Medium

In 30 seconds: The Ukrainian Michael: Mykhailo means 'who is like God?' (said 'mih-KHY-loh'). Strong and heritage-rich.
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Origin MediumUkrainian, Hebrew
MeaningThe Ukrainian form of Michael, from the Hebrew Mikha'el, 'who is like God?' — a rhetorical name of the archangel. Strong and distinctly Ukrainian.
U.S. rank (2025)#7524 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births11 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2025
Total births (all-time)≈ 24

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202520232025

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

Mykhailo is Ukrainian for Michael, from the Hebrew Mikha'el, 'who is like God?' It reads as a strong, distinctly Ukrainian classic — rare in the U.S. (said 'mih-KHY-loh').

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

Did you know? Mykhailo is the Ukrainian form of Michael — from the Hebrew for 'who is like God?', the archangel's name — carrying deep Ukrainian heritage (said 'mih-KHY-loh').
Overall data confidence 55%
References — Mykhailo — Ukrainian form of Michael; 'who is like God?'

Variations

MykhayloMikhailoMychailo

Nicknames

MykhaMisha

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Mykhailo mean?

Mykhailo is the Ukrainian form of Michael, Hebrew for 'who is like God?'

How do you pronounce Mykhailo?

It's said mih-KHY-loh /mɪˈxaɪ.loʊ/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Mykhailo a boy or girl name?

Mykhailo is a boy's name.

How popular is Mykhailo?

Mykhailo is a rare name in the U.S., common in Ukraine.

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