Will my child share the name Mihai with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 9 UK babies named Mihai per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Mihai in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Mihai becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Mihai is declining: down 1,389 places since 2020, to #2,440 in 2025. It peaked at #861 in 2017.

Is Mihai a good choice for a distinctive name?

Mihai is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.

Is Mihai a popular baby name in the United States?

Mihai does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice.

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Mihai is a distinctive choice, ranked #2440 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Mihai in their class.

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About the Name Mihai

Mihai has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 1621 places in five years. It was most popular in 2017 at #861 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a regular feature in UK records since 2003.

Mihai is rare in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Mihai in their class.