Micheil
A masculine name of Georgian origin meaning "who is like God".
Name Census estimates that about 58 living Americans carry the first name Micheil. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Micheil today is around 42 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Micheil births was 1986 (8 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Micheil. 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 Micheil. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
58
~ 1 in 5,909,558 Americans
Peak year
1986
8 babies that year
Average age
42
years old
1993 SSA rank
#7,344
Tracked since 1972
Popularity
Micheil: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Micheil from the 1970s through to the 1990s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1980s, with 36 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 1980s peak, Micheil remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Micheil 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 Micheil during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Micheil
The given name Micheil has its origins in the Georgian language, spoken primarily in the country of Georgia, located in the Caucasus region of Eurasia. The name likely emerged during the medieval period, when Georgia was a powerful kingdom known as the Kingdom of Georgia or the Georgian Empire.
The name Micheil is derived from the Georgian word "mikheil," which is itself a variation of the Hebrew name "Michael." In Hebrew, the name Michael means "who is like God," reflecting its biblical origins. It is believed that the name Micheil was adopted by the Georgian Orthodox Church, which has strong ties to the Eastern Orthodox Christian tradition.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Micheil can be found in the chronicles of the Georgian royal dynasties, particularly during the reign of King Micheil III of Georgia, who ruled from 1073 to 1089 CE. King Micheil III was a prominent figure in Georgian history, known for his military campaigns against the Seljuk Turks and his efforts to consolidate the kingdom's power.
Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Micheil, including Micheil Shavteli (1172-1240), a prominent Georgian poet and philosopher during the Golden Age of Georgian literature. Another famous Micheil was Micheil Modrekili (1720-1770), a renowned military commander who played a crucial role in the defense of Georgia against Persian and Ottoman invasions.
In the realm of religion, the name Micheil has been associated with several influential figures. One such figure was Micheil Khevsureteli (1851-1928), a prominent Georgian priest and scholar who made significant contributions to the preservation of Georgian cultural heritage and the promotion of education.
The name Micheil also gained prominence in the field of literature, with writers like Micheil Javakhishvili (1880-1937), a celebrated Georgian novelist and playwright whose works explored themes of national identity and social issues.
Another notable figure bearing the name Micheil was Micheil Kekelidze (1885-1962), a renowned Georgian scholar and historian who made significant contributions to the study of Georgian literature, history, and culture. His extensive research and publications helped to preserve and promote the rich heritage of Georgia.
These are just a few examples of the many individuals who have carried the name Micheil throughout history, each leaving their mark in various fields and contributing to the cultural and intellectual fabric of Georgia and the broader region.
People
Micheil + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Micheil 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
Micheil: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Micheil?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 58 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Micheil 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 5,909,558 US residents.
Is Micheil a common name?
We classify Micheil as "Very Rare". It ranks above 56.6% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 61 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Micheil most popular?
The single biggest year for Micheil was 1986, when 8 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Micheil is about 42 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 Micheil in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Micheil a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Micheil 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 Micheil still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Micheil 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 Micheil 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 Micheil?
You can see how many people share the name Micheil on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.