Maichail
A masculine name of Irish Gaelic origin meaning "gift of God".
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Maichail. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Maichail today is around 9 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Maichail births was 2017 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Maichail. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Maichail. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2017
5 babies that year
Average age
9
years old
2017 SSA rank
#13,515
Tracked since 2017
Popularity
Maichail: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Maichail by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Maichail during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Maichail
The given name Maichail has its origins in the Hebrew language, with its roots traced back to ancient Judaic culture. The name is a variant spelling of the Biblical name Michael, which is derived from the Hebrew words "mi" meaning "who" and "el" meaning "God." Thus, the name Maichail carries the meaning "Who is like God?"
This name finds its earliest mentions in the Old Testament of the Bible, where the Archangel Michael is depicted as a leader of the heavenly host and a protector of the people of Israel. The name gained widespread popularity among early Christian communities, who revered the Archangel Michael as a powerful intercessor and guardian.
One of the earliest recorded individuals bearing the name Maichail was Maichail of Synnada, a prominent Christian bishop who lived in the 5th century AD in present-day Turkey. He was known for his unwavering faith and his efforts to promote the spread of Christianity in the region.
In the 9th century, Maichail the Grammarian, a renowned Byzantine scholar and theologian, made significant contributions to the study of Greek grammar and literature. His works were widely read and influenced the intellectual discourse of his time.
During the Middle Ages, the name Maichail was popularized across Europe, particularly in regions with strong Christian traditions. One notable figure was Maichail of Cesena, an Italian Franciscan friar and philosopher who lived in the 14th century. He played a crucial role in the theological debates of his era and was known for his defense of the teachings of the Franciscan order.
In the realm of art, Maichail Psellos, a renowned Byzantine scholar and philosopher of the 11th century, left a lasting legacy. His works encompassed a wide range of subjects, including theology, philosophy, and rhetoric, and he was highly regarded for his erudition and literary skills.
Another significant figure bearing the name Maichail was Maichail Lomonosov, a Russian polymath who lived in the 18th century. Lomonosov made groundbreaking contributions to various fields, including chemistry, physics, and literature, and is celebrated as one of the most influential figures in Russian intellectual history.
These are just a few examples of individuals who bore the name Maichail throughout history, showcasing its enduring presence and the diverse cultural and intellectual contributions associated with it.
People
Maichail + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Maichail as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with M
Other first names starting with M with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Maichail: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Maichail?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Maichail going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Maichail a common name?
We classify Maichail as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Maichail most popular?
The single biggest year for Maichail was 2017, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Maichail is about 9 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Maichail in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Maichail a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Maichail in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Maichail still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Maichail in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Maichail can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people share the name Maichail?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.