Boy · #8,947 in 2026

Michai

Name: Popularity of the name Michai in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Michai, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#8,947

Peak Rank

#4,099 (2010)

Total Babies

323

5-Yr Trend

-28%

2001

First Year

2024

Last Year

2010

Peak Year

#4099

Peak Rank

323

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Michai

Michai first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 2001, with 9 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2010, when 24 Michais were born — ranking #4,099 that year. As of 2026, Michai ranks #8,947 for baby boys with 8 births, falling sharply (-28%). In total, more than 323 Michais have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2000s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

No data

Names that sound like Michai

Phonetically similar names — useful when Michai is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Micha
Michi
Michie
Micho
Michah
Mecha
Mucha
Machy
Muchow
Mitch
Macho
Magi

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Michai

What does the name Michai mean?

Michai is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 2001. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Michai in 2026?

In 2026, Michai ranks #8,947 among boys' names in the U.S., with 8 babies given the name that year.

When was Michai most popular?

Michai reached its peak popularity in 2010, ranking #4,099 that year with 24 babies given the name.

Is Michai a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Michai is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Michai?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Michai include Quinnton, Briston, Jahmai. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Michai

Michai is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2001 and has accumulated 323 births in the dataset. Michai's peak popularity came in 2010 when it ranked #4,099. Use the chart and map above to compare Michai's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.