Boy · #6,202 in 2026

Mikai

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

Current Rank

#6,202

Peak Rank

#2,081 (2005)

Total Babies

769

5-Yr Trend

-37%

2000

First Year

2020

Last Year

2000

Peak Year

#15031

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Mikai

Mikai first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1997, with 7 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2005, when 59 Mikais were born — ranking #2,081 that year. As of 2026, Mikai ranks #6,202 for baby boys with 14 births, falling sharply (-37%). In total, more than 769 Mikais have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1990s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

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Names that sound like Mikai

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

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Mikai

What does the name Mikai mean?

Mikai is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1997. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Mikai in 2026?

In 2026, Mikai ranks #6,202 among boys' names in the U.S., with 14 babies given the name that year.

When was Mikai most popular?

Mikai reached its peak popularity in 2005, ranking #2,081 that year with 59 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Mikai most popular?

Mikai has historically been most popular in Maryland, Pennsylvania, Georgia. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Mikai.

Is Mikai a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Mikai?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Mikai include Zannie, Rishabh, Jahsiah. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Mikai

Mikai is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1997 and has accumulated 769 births in the dataset. Mikai's peak popularity came in 2005 when it ranked #2,081. Use the chart and map above to compare Mikai'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.