Mikai

♀ Girl

Pronounced mih-KY /mɪˈkaɪ/Medium

Meaning: Mikai reads as a form of Micah or a Mikai coinage, tied to the Hebrew 'who is like God?' It usually reads masculine; used here for a girl, we note the lean.Low

In 30 seconds: A crisp, modern pick: Mikai echoes Micah ('who is like God?') - it usually reads male, which we note (said 'mih-KY').

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Origin LowHebrew, English

MeaningMikai reads as a form of Micah or a Mikai coinage, tied to the Hebrew 'who is like God?' It usually reads masculine; used here for a girl, we note the lean.

U.S. rank (2020)#16721 ↗ Rising

2020 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2000

Total births (all-time)≈ 15

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Mikai reads as a form of Micah or a modern coinage, linked to the Hebrew 'who is like God?' It leans masculine or unisex; used here for a girl, we note the lean. A bright sound (said 'mih-KY').

For girls it appears only rarely in the U.S. Rare, crisp, and modern.

Did you know? Mikai reads as a spin on Micah, the Hebrew name behind 'who is like God?' It is more often given to boys, and we flag that lean honestly.

Overall data confidence 33%

References - Mikai — Micah/Mikai form; male-leaning

Variations

MicahMykaiMikael

Nicknames

MikaKai

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Mikai mean?

Mikai reads as a form of Micah, tied to Hebrew 'who is like God?'; it usually reads male, which we note.

How do you pronounce Mikai?

It's said mih-KY /mɪˈkaɪ/ — 2 syllables.

Is Mikai a boy or girl name?

Mikai usually reads as a boys' name; it is used here for a girl, and we note that lean.

How popular is Mikai?

Mikai is extremely rare for girls in the U.S. — a newly emerging pick.