Meaning and history
Mihai is the Romanian form of Michael. The Hebrew name Mikha'el asks “Who is like God?”, a rhetorical expression emphasizing divine uniqueness. Michael appears as an archangel in Jewish and Christian scripture and in Islamic tradition, making the name widely significant. Mihai was borne by Romanian rulers, including Michael the Brave, who briefly united Wallachia, Moldavia, and Transylvania. Notable modern bearers include Romanian poet Mihai Eminescu and footballer Mihai Neșu.
20062006: no US SSA record for this spelling
2007: 7 births, rank #9,788
2008: 8 births, rank #9,019
2009: 6 births, rank #10,994
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20112011: 7 births, rank #9,600
2012: 6 births, rank #10,770
2013: 7 births, rank #9,655
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20162016: no US SSA record for this spelling
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20212021: 7 births, rank #9,714
2022: no US SSA record for this spelling
2023: 6 births, rank #10,821
2024: no US SSA record for this spelling
20252025: 6 births, rank #10,695
In 2025, 6 babies were recorded with the name Mihai, ranking #10,695 among boys.