Mihalis
A masculine name of Greek origin meaning "like God".
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Mihalis. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Mihalis today is around 9 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Mihalis births was 2017 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Mihalis. 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 Mihalis. 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
#13,600
Tracked since 2017
Popularity
Mihalis: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Mihalis 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 Mihalis 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 Mihalis
The name Mihalis is a Greek given name derived from the Hebrew name Michael, which means "who is like God?". This name has its origins in ancient Judeo-Christian traditions and has been widely used across various cultures and time periods.
The earliest known reference to the name Michael can be found in the Book of Daniel, an ancient Jewish text written in the 6th century BC. In this text, Michael is portrayed as an archangel and a protector of the people of Israel. The name gained widespread popularity during the Christian era, as it was associated with the archangel Michael, who is revered in Christian traditions.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Mihalis can be traced back to the Byzantine Empire, where it was a common name among Greek-speaking Christians. The name was likely introduced to the region through the influence of the Eastern Orthodox Church and its veneration of the archangel Michael.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Mihalis. One of the most famous was Mihalis Paraschos (1560-1633), a Greek scholar and philosopher who made significant contributions to the fields of literature and education during the Renaissance period.
Another prominent figure was Mihalis Soutsos (1802-1864), a Greek poet and diplomat who played a crucial role in the Greek War of Independence against the Ottoman Empire. His poetry and patriotic writings inspired many Greeks to fight for their freedom and national identity.
In the 20th century, Mihalis Kakogiannis (1922-2011) was a renowned Greek filmmaker and director who gained international acclaim for his adaptations of classic Greek tragedies, such as "Electra" and "The Trojan Women."
Mihalis Hountis (1924-2015) was a celebrated Greek actor who appeared in numerous films and stage productions throughout his career, cementing his status as a cultural icon in Greece.
Mihalis Vizvizis (1929-2019) was a respected Greek composer and musician who helped popularize traditional Greek music and contributed to the preservation of the country's cultural heritage through his work.
These are just a few examples of notable individuals who bore the name Mihalis throughout history, showcasing its enduring presence and significance across various fields and time periods.
People
Mihalis + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Mihalis 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
Mihalis: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Mihalis?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Mihalis 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 Mihalis a common name?
We classify Mihalis 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 Mihalis most popular?
The single biggest year for Mihalis was 2017, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Mihalis 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 Mihalis in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Mihalis a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Mihalis 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 Mihalis still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Mihalis 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 Mihalis 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 have the name Mihalis?
See how many people have the name Mihalis on HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site built around that single question.